Stronger Together: CATA’s Advocacy Priorities for 2025

As we move forward in the new year, CATA is focused on advocating for policies that will directly and positively impact the immigrant community and working-class families. This will be a year of many challenges, but we will focus on elevating the needs of the community and fighting for the rights and respect that they deserve.

We are continuing to focus on several of our advocacy priorities from last year, including establishing a heat standard to protect workers from heat-related injuries, ensuring that workers in New Jersey can work in safe and healthy conditions, especially as climate change continues to intensify extreme temperatures. In addition, we are still fighting to expand access to paid leave for New Jersey workers, allowing families to take necessary time off without sacrificing their financial security. We also aim to increase access to unemployment benefits for NJ workers, ensuring that more workers can receive the support they need during difficult times.

Additionally, we are advocating for the passage of the Immigrant Trust Act, which promotes access to public services without fear of deportation, ensuring that immigrant families can seek healthcare, education, and other essential resources without the risk of immigration enforcement.

In Pennsylvania, the fight for expanded access to driver's licenses continues as we advocate for all qualified drivers, regardless of immigration status, to have access to a driver's license.

Above all, we remain committed to standing up for the immigrant community, especially in the face of the many challenges and attacks that lie ahead. Whether it's defending their rights in the workplace, advocating for equitable policies, or fighting against unjust laws and racist rhetoric fueled by lies and hatred, our organization will continue to stand up for the immigrant community.

CATA is led by immigrants working together to fight for change. We recognize the strength and resilience of our community, and we will keep pushing for policies that protect the dignity, well-being, and future of the immigrant community.