Justice at Work

This year, as Giving Tuesday floods us with appeals of charity, choose solidarity. Join Manuel and workers in low-paying jobs who will be on the front lines resisting Trump 2.0. Like countless others in construction, Manuel was not paid for two weeks of drywall work–money he needed to make ends meet. When he complained to his boss, he was always told “next week.” Manuel took matters into his own hands. He connected with the MassCOSH Immigrant Worker Center, which aims to educate and organize workers, and then he and his coworkers sued his boss with Justice at Work’s representation. Now, thanks to your support, and just in time for the holidays, Manuel is finally getting paid the wages he earned at $25 per hour. Manuel's message to other workers: "Fight for your money. It's money you've worked for, earned by the sweat of your brow. It is theft." Join us in solidarity with Manuel and thousands of workers in dangerous, low-paying jobs, as they continue to demand justice in 2025 and beyond. Donate one hour of your typical pay today. https://lnkd.in/dHFmbzjp Este año, mientras el “Martes de Dar” nos inunda con llamamientos a la caridad, elige la solidaridad. Únete a Manuel y a los trabajadores con empleos mal pagados que estarán en primera línea resistiendo a Trump 2.0. Como a muchos otros trabajadores de la construcción, a Manuel no le pagaron dos semanas de trabajo en paneles de yeso, dinero que necesitaba para llegar a fin de mes. Cuando se quejaba a su jefe, siempre le decía «la semana que viene». Manuel tomó cartas en el asunto. Se puso en contacto con el Centro de Trabajadores Inmigrantes de MassCOSH, cuyo objetivo es educar y organizar a los trabajadores, y luego él y sus compañeros demandaron a su jefe con la representación de Justice at Work. Ahora, gracias a tu apoyo, y justo a tiempo para las fiestas, Manuel va a cobrar por fin el salario que ganaba a 25 dólares la hora. Únete a nosotros en solidaridad con Manuel y miles de trabajadores con empleos peligrosos y mal pagados, mientras siguen exigiendo justicia en 2025 y más allá. Dona hoy tu pago de una hora. https://lnkd.in/ezKB5h8U

Despite the future uncertainty in Washington, DC, our team hasn’t stopped. Just yesterday, we held the third session of our first-ever Haitian Creole Practice Your Power course in Brockton. Participants are learning about their workplace rights and practicing how to organize to protect themselves and demand justice on the job. Join us tomorrow for Dance for Justice XIII. Help ensure we can continue offering training and legal support to more communities in 2025. https://lnkd.in/eGgiyBzz A pesar de la incertidumbre sobre el futuro en Washington, DC, nuestro equipo no se ha parado. Ayer mismo celebramos en Brockton la tercera sesión de nuestro primer curso de Practicar Tu Poder en criollo haitiano. Los participantes están aprendiendo sobre sus derechos laborales y practicando cómo organizarse para protegerse y exigir justicia en el trabajo. Acompáñanos mañana en Baile por la Justicia XIII. Ayúdanos a garantizar que podamos seguir ofreciendo formación y apoyo jurídico a más comunidades en 2025. https://lnkd.in/eJR8AMme

For us, the election last week was a gut punch. A reminder that many of us are not welcome in the United States, and politicians scapegoat our communities.  We are uplifted by the courage and hopefulness of workers in low-paying jobs, who have spent their lives moving forward despite hostile governments, and we’re glad you’re with us in ensuring that, despite the attacks of Trump 2.0, the next four years will include on-going workplace demands and victories across this region. We hope you can join us this Saturday as we process our anger and anxiety in community, with the aid of food, music and movement, reminding ourselves of our collective resilience. https://lnkd.in/eGgiyBzz P.S. Thanks to the solidarity of Razalas Art, we will be doing a silent auction of handmade lanterns (valued at $150 each). The process is already live and will end Saturday night–make your bid here: https://lnkd.in/evN7W5Ct Para nosotros, las elecciones de la semana pasada fueron un puñetazo en el estómago. Un recordatorio de que muchos de nosotros no somos bienvenidos en Estados Unidos y de que los políticos utilizan a nuestras comunidades como chivos expiatorios.  Nos sentimos fortalecidos por el coraje y la esperanza de los trabajadores en empleos mal pagados, que han pasado sus vidas avanzando a pesar de gobiernos hostiles, y nos alegra que estés con nosotros para garantizar que, a pesar de los ataques de Trump 2.0, los próximos cuatro años incluirán continuas demandas y victorias en los lugares de trabajo en toda esta región. Esperamos que puedas acompañarnos este sábado mientras procesamos nuestra rabia y ansiedad en comunidad, con la ayuda de la comida, la música y el movimiento, recordándonos a nosotros mismos nuestra resiliencia colectiva. https://lnkd.in/eJR8AMme P.D. Gracias a la solidaridad de Razalas Art, haremos una subasta silenciosa de faroles hechos a mano (valor de $150 cada uno). Ya está en marcha–¡haz tu oferta aquí: https://lnkd.in/evN7W5Ct

(español abajo) For those who can, we hope you’ve voted or are headed out to the polls. As we navigate the stress of election time, we recognize the importance of staying together. Regardless of the outcome, we’ll continue to be here, in community, supporting workers in low-paying jobs as they demand dignity. Let off some steam with us at Dance for Justice XIII, Saturday, November 16th, at Dante's (41 Hampshire St. in Cambridge). Doors open at 6pm. Make sure to come early to enjoy delicious Mexican food from Luna’s Catering: https://lnkd.in/eGgiyBzz -The Justice at Work Team P.S. In case you missed it, check out the latest on what your support has made possible here: https://lnkd.in/e-fUGkh9 __________ Para los que puedan - esperamos que ya hayas votado o te vayas a las urnas pronto. Mientras atravesamos el estrés de las elecciones, reconocemos la importancia de mantenernos unidos. Independientemente del resultado, seguiremos aquí, en comunidad, apoyando a los trabajadores con empleos mal pagados mientras exigen dignidad. Desahógate con nosotros en Dance for Justice XIII, el sábado 16 de noviembre, en Dante's (41 Hampshire St. en Cambridge). Las puertas se abrirán a las 18.00 horas. Asegúrate de venir temprano para disfrutar de la deliciosa comida mexicana de Luna's Catering: https://lnkd.in/eJR8AMme -El equipo de Justice at Work P.D. En caso de que te lo hayas perdido, echa un vistazo a lo último que tu apoyo ha hecho posible: https://lnkd.in/evF-fDM3 video of last year's Dance for Justice / Dance for Justice del año pasado

Looking forward to moderating a conversation with Funders Together to End Homelessness' Amanda Andere, Protecting Immigrant Families Coalition's Adriana Cadena, MPA, and Justice at Work's Thomas Smith to discuss housing, access to healthcare and other benefits, and worker justice issues in a session we're calling Everything, Everywhere all at Once: Challenges and Opportunities for Low-Income Immigrant and Refugee Workers. #GCIR2024 #DetroitLeads #DetroitMobilizing

(español abajo)  Join us for a night of music, dance classes and performances, and homemade Mexican food! What: Justice at Work’s 13th Annual Dance for Justice When: Saturday, November 16th 6pm-10pm Where: Tambó Social, 41 Hampshire St. Cambridge, MA 02139 Why: To support workers in low-paying jobs! ¡Acompáñenos para una noche de música, clases y shows de baile y comida mexicana casera! Qué: 13º evento anual Dance for Justice Cuando: Sabado, 16 de noviembre 6pm-10pm En dónde: Tambó Social, 41 Hampshire St. Cambridge, MA 02139 Por qué: Para apoyar trabajadores en trabajos mal remunerados 

Our team was energized this weekend by the first ever 5K for Justice, a fabulous event organized by our friends and partners at the Brazilian Worker Center. Kudos to the leadership of BWC Executive Director Lenita Reason, BWC member Alexandre Simões who envisioned and led the organizing of the event, and the entire team who pulled off an impressive community-building event that we hope to see again in the future. We hope to see you there next year!

Honored to join the Worker and Immigrant Rights Advocacy Clinic of Yale Law School to represent courageous youth who, along with other leaders from the Centro Comunitario de Trabajadores in New Bedford, are demanding dignity in seafood processing. Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/emcDYviS

Wishing everyone a safe and healthy Labor Day. We hope you can join us this fall as we enjoy some movement in the Movement for worker rights: Building Justice Soccer and Solidarity September 14th 2pm-8pm Roberts Playground: 56 Dunbar Ave. Boston, 02124 A day on the pitch with a soccer tournament, food, refreshments, and fun for the entire family. Come play, volunteer, or watch. Register here by Sept. 9th: https://lnkd.in/ey73Y_CN Brazilian Worker Center 5k for Justice October 6th 9am-11am Jamaica Pond: 507 Jamaicaway, Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA 02130 The 5k for Justice walk/run is a first-time event organized by our partners the Brazilian Worker Center to foster community well-being and support BWC’s great work with the immigrant community. Register here: https://lnkd.in/ejxMrCSX Dance for Justice XIII November 16th 6pm-11pm Dante’s: 41 Hampshire St, Cambridge, MA 02139 Mark your calendars! Join us again for our annual dance event featuring food, drinks, dance classes, performances, and all of us trying out new moves. Tickets and more info coming soon. Hasta pronto, The Justice at Work team

Luna’s Catering is prepping homemade Mexican food and we’re stocking the open bar.🍹 Hope to see you tonight at our 13th Annual Celebration as we celebrate another year of workplace justice and our Solidarity Awardees, Ragini Shah and the Bob’s Tire Worker Committee. Get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/eug8sc2E Luna’s Catering está preparando comida mexicana casera y estamos abasteciendo la barra libre.🍹 Esperamos verle a usted este noche en nuestra 13ª Celebración Anual, en la que celebraremos otro año de justicia en el lugar de trabajo y a los recipientes de nuestros Premios a la Solidaridad, Ragini Shah y el Comité de Trabajadores de Bob's Tire. Compre sus boletos aquí: https://lnkd.in/etBS8Dpc