“We have shifted to the importance of acting together rather than as individuals,” Rebecca Meier-Rao, Worker Justice Wisconsin Executive Director Previous Next The employees of Crushin’ It Apparel, a screen-printing shop, have been placed on illegal unpaid leave for exercising their right to organize. On Friday, August 26, the shop’s workplace organizing committee submitted a …
Crushin’ It Apparel: When an Employer Retaliates Read More »
Previous Next Socorro Cortez, one of our Worker Center Organizers, actually came to Worker Justice Wisconsin seeking our assistance. It was only a matter of time before she became deeply involved, volunteering whenever possible, despite putting strain on her own time and resources to do so. Eventually, Socorro became so involved as a volunteer that …
Come learn about how workers are organizing to improve their jobs in Madison! All are welcome: No need to be a member to attend. Join us afterwards for a karaoke party! Food and childcare will be provided. ¡Vengan a aprender cómo trabajadores en Madison se están organizando para mejorar sus trabajos! Todos son bienvenidos: No …
WJW Stands with Carpenters to End Misclassification! WJW stands with community allies, union members, construction workers, carpenters, faith leaders, and more to fight the issue of misclassification. These photos of WJW staff and allies are from a protest of the contractor Suburban Drywall in July 2022. Suburban Drywall benefits from the practice of misclassifying workers …
The Issue of Misclassification: WJW Supports Carpenters Read More »
El boletín del segundo trimestre está disponible. Lea aquí. Our Second Quarter Newsletter is now available! Check it out here in both English (below) and Spanish.
This is a reprint from the U.S. Department of Labor. For original story on the DOL’s website, click here. SEATTLE – A U.S. Department of Labor investigation that uncovered a farm labor contractor’s already costly failures to protect migrant and seasonal agricultural workers took an unexpected turn when investigators found the same employer had denied …
DOL Finds Contracted Workers Deprived of $80,000 in Overtime Wages Read More »
Para Español click aquí. Do you know your rights? Check out these flyers for some information on your rights on the workplace and where to turn when they have been violated.
Rabbi Sally Priesand: First American Female Rabbi Ordained 50 Years Ago This Month 50 years ago this month, the first American female rabbi was ordained. She was only the second female rabbi to be ordained ever (the first being Regina Jonas, who later died in the Holocaust) “There would always come a time where some …
Meet Our Staff! Robert Christl, Worker Center Program Director Previous Next A bit about Robert… I was born and raised in a small city called Huntsville in Alabama (you might know it—it’s famous for its work with NASA). As a kid, I gravitated toward history. Although I initially had an interest in ancient Spartan society, …
