In addition to encouraging the welcoming of immigrants, the bishops also spoke about focusing efforts to legalize the status of those without documentation. Tobin said the statement also asked that a statewide study be conducted by public officials to investigate ways workers, employers and lawmakers can address immigrant- related issues. Additionally, it called for diocesan and parish structures to welcome and support immigrant workers, regardless of their legal status. Our parishes are working very hard to welcome them, and they're doing an excellent job. There are many problems confronting immigrants, including housing, transportation, medical care, language education, working conditions and legal status.
Many immigrants leave their homelands due to poverty, civil strife and natural disasters.
They are recruited to work throughout Ohio. They are directly recruited by employers. Because of the low unemployment rate, it's hard to find workers. Some of these jobs are not desirable for some people living here. Such reform would also include investigating the dynamics of the relationships between employers and workers, as well as the role of the contractors who bring immigrants into this country.