The following statement can be attributed to Héctor Figueroa, Secretary-Treasurer of 32BJ, one of the largest unions representing immigrant workers in the country:

“As hundreds of thousands of highly motivated Dreamers, and future scientist and entrepreneurs, get ready to apply for deferred action, the Obama administration should be praised for stopping the deportation of young, undocumented students who are American in every respect except for the place of their birth,” said Hector Figueroa, Secretary-Treasurer of 32BJ.

“By doing the right thing, President Obama is showing great leadership and presents a clear contrast with the GOP’s Romney/Ryan ticket, who have promised to stop the DREAM Act if elected.”

With more than 120,000 members in eight states and Washington DC, 32BJ SEIU is one of the largest unions representing immigrant workers in the country.