Formed in response to the 2019 Keep Washington Working Act addressing statewide policy on supporting Washington’s economy and immigrants’ role in the workplace, a work group has been formed to report back to the legislature annually on its work, which will focus on:

• Developing strategies with private sector businesses, labor, and immigrant advocacy organizations to support current and future industries across the state;
  Conducting research on methods to strengthen career pathways for immigrants and create and enhance partnerships with projected growth industries;
• Supporting business and agriculture leadership, civic groups, government, and immigrant advocacy organizations in a statewide effort to provide predictability and stability to the workforce in the agriculture industry; and
• Recommending approaches to improve Washington’s ability to attract and retain immigrant business owners that provide new business and trade opportunities.