“The crisis of tipped workers has always been rooted in the exploitation of Black bodies. This exploitation is connected to a storied history of “legally” paying no wages for Black labor, and then…
This Labor Day, various groups of workers in Los Angeles, including hotel workers, writers, actors, and city staff, engaged in strikes and collective actions to demand fair pay, job security, and improved working…
The Temp Worker Fairness and Safety Act (TWFSA), HB2862, was signed into law by Governor Pritzker last Friday after receiving bipartisan support in both the Senate and the House. The landmark law updates…
Employees at tortilla manufacturer El Milagro celebrated a legal settlement filed by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). This settlement ensures that the company will not interfere with workers’ organizing efforts for better…
Lorraine Conroy on behalf of the faculty and staff of the UIC Center for Healthy Work|Posted on October 17, 2019
The UIC Center for Healthy Work stands with Chicago Teachers Union and SEIU Local 73 members who are negotiating with the City for fair and just working conditions. The UIC Center for Healthy Work,…
Fanny was born in the state of Guerrero in Mexico and moved with her family to Little Village when she was six years old. She comes from a long line of community organizers…