Wide Open Walls Brings Attention to the Struggle for Workplace Rights

Wide Open Walls Brings Attention to the Struggle for Workplace Rights

Supporting our community is very important to the Center for Workers’ Rights. This weekend we stopped by a local k-8 school during a very special event in which parents and volunteers came together to beautify the campus. Murals were painted all around the campus....
CWR Outreach at South Sacramento Festival

CWR Outreach at South Sacramento Festival

The office of Sacramento City Councilmember Mai Vang (District 8) hosts an event each year in South Sacramento to bring together community members through dance, music, art, and community resources.  Our team was invited to host a resources table at this year’s event...
CWR Laments Governor’s Veto of AB 2847

CWR Laments Governor’s Veto of AB 2847

The Center for Workers’ Rights (CWR) regretfully conveys our disappointment in Governor Newsom’s vetoing of AB 2847, California’s Safety Net For All bill. AB 2847 would have extended unemployment insurance benefits to all workers regardless of immigration status. This...
Dairy Farm Worker Gets Paid for Years of Missed Breaks

Dairy Farm Worker Gets Paid for Years of Missed Breaks

After 17 years of working for a dairy in Stanislaus County, Antonio decided to file a claim for his missed meal and rest breaks.   Because of the nature of dairy work, it was difficult for Antonio to even get one 15 minute break throughout the day and it required that...
EDD Announces “Suspected Fraud” Freeze

EDD Announces “Suspected Fraud” Freeze

EDD this month announced that it would be freezing over 35,000 Bank of America debit cards due to suspected fraud. This announcement comes at a time when workers are struggling to keep up with their mounting bills.  CWR will be advocating for the freeze to end as soon...