We’re reminiscing on Marlon Velásquez’s powerful journey from Nicaragua to Wisconsin, and how he fought for justice and fair wages with the support of Worker Justice Wisconsin. His story is […]
Faith Labor Breakfast 2024: Marlon Velásquez Read More »
We have trained hundreds of low-wage workers about cooperatives, and in October 2023, we helped launch the El Chisme food cart—an event attended by over 150 people. To understand what’s
Worker Testimony Video: El Chisme Read More »
Worker Justice Wisconsin empowers workers to come together, exercise their collective power, and stand up for their rights. Alejandra Perez was wrongly fired from the hotel where she was employed,
Worker Testimony Video: Alejandra Perez Read More »
“To workers like me I want to say: your immigration status doesn’t matter! Everyone has labor rights! Americans, immigrants with or without a work permit, we are human beings, and
Worker Testimony Video: Marlon Velásquez at the State of Construction Read More »
In the United States, wage theft is the most common form of theft, and Hispanic workers are often the victims of this practice by employers. Agustín, Enzo, and Makalister were
Worker Testimony Video: LNR Services Construction Workers Read More »
We’re thrilled to share our second episode in collaboration with WORT FM: The Birth of Los Volcanes Cooperative. Listen to the story here. We’d like to thank WORT, and in
We’re proud to share the first in a series of interviews produced in collaboration with WORT FM, featuring workers who are fighting to recover unpaid wages. This is part of
New WORT FM Series: Episode 1—”They Expected A Welcome. They Got Wage Theft Instead.” Read More »
My name is Mary Munyutu, and I have recently taken on the role of part-time Faith Outreach Coordinator at Worker Justice Wisconsin. In this capacity, my work focuses on enhancing
Meet WJW’s Faith Outreach Coordinator: Mary Munyutu Read More »
By Natalie Yahr Oct 9, 2024 Immediately after workers at Madison screen printing company Crushin’ It Apparel voted unanimously to be represented by a union, their boss announced he’d shut down
Cap Times: After Sudden Closure, Madison Screen Printers Start Their Own Shop Read More »
English text below Montar una empresa puede ser una experiencia liberadora para los trabajadores que no quieren estar sometidos por un jefe. Sin embargo, hay barreras altas que dificultan la
¿Por qué debes pensar en desarrollar una cooperativa? / Why Develop a Co-Op? Read More »
