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Community support for Black workers

When someone in our community faces a challenge, we show up for each other. Because who else is going to protect us but us? The LABWC is where Black workers share the tools and information we all need to better advocate for ourselves and our peers in the workplace. When we collectively fight for our rights, we win.

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The Los Angeles Black Worker Center presents our organization’s strategic plan for 2024-2029. This strategic plan serves as our roadmap, outlining the key objectives and strategies that will propel us to achieve our mission and realize our vision. It has been meticulously crafted through collaboration, drawing upon the insights and expertise of our dedicated staff, members, and stakeholders.

The Los Angeles Black Worker Center is ready to build on the success of its most recent wins, including establishing the first Civil and Human Rights Department in the City of LA, a commitment from the City of LA to hire 200 Black workers, and a $2.5M building support donation. Understanding the challenges Black workers face during an ongoing global pandemic, rising inflation, and an elitist job market, the LABWC is ready to meet the moment with a member-led, community-focused plan that relies on base-building, political understanding, and a robust commitment to change. This plan focuses on three key issues: Name Recognition, 1000 Strong, and Finding a Permanent Home. 

 

The Los Angeles Black Worker Center (LABWC) Political Education Committee is hosting the “Know What the Hell You’re Voting For” (KWTHYVF) event – a voter education event that we host every election year in order to ensure our communities are educated about key ballot issues and how the issues will directly impact Black workers.

The U.S. Equal Opportunity Commission enforces Federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination.

 

Employment discrimination includes:

  • Unfair treatment because of your race/color, ethnicity, sex (including gender identity, pregnancy, and sexual orientation), age(over 40), disability, national origin
  • Harassment by managers, co-workers, and others in the workplace
  • Retaliation for complaining job discrimination or lawsuit

 

Los Angeles District Office

If you questions, call (213) 785-3090 or email info@eeco.gov

For Deaf/Hard of Hearing:

1(800) 669- 6820 (TTY)

1-844-234-5122 (ASL Video Phone)

LABWC partnered with CARE at Work to document and evaluate the first two years of the WED Project, including the first two cohorts, using a mixed methods research justice model that centered on the experience and expertise of the workers and community-based organizations involved. Anchor partners played a crucial role in the design, fielding, analysis, and dissemination plan. The resulting report contextualizes the WED Project within the history of Black workers in the public sector, describes WED’s program elements and outcomes evaluated by workforce industry standards, and highlights participant experiences as a benchmark for workforce development. It concludes with recommendations to transition from a demonstration project to a permanent partnership program. By bringing together worker centers, unions, the City of LA, and community stakeholders, WED creates a comprehensive solution to the Black jobs crisis. While a 59% placement rate is not our ultimate goal, it is a significant achievement, and we seek increased support from the city to continue and expand our efforts.

The mission of the California Labor Commissioner’s Office is to ensure legal compliance at every worksite.

 

This training discusses the topics of:

  • Wage Claim Adjudication (Individual wage Claims)
  • Bureau of Field Enforcement (Investigating an Employer)
  • Public Works (Construction)
  • Retaliation Compliant Investigation (RCI)

The California Labor Commissioner’s Office has 18 district offices located throughout California, from Redding to San Diego or contact 833-LCO-INFO (833-526-4636)

All workers in California, in small and large businesses, have worker’s rights.

This guide covers a variety of right including minimum wage, discrimination, unemployment benefits, and what employees can do to protect themselves.

 

If you believe that your rights have been violated, contact Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles at 1-(800) 399-4529.

 

Links or Resources:

Los Angeles Housing Department offers several programs and services for existing homeowners.

 

Handyworker Program provides free minor home repairs for low income seniors and people with disabilities to address accessibility, health, safety and security needs.

 

Lead Remediation program works to remove lead-based paint hazards from your home.

 

Existing Homeownership Loans offers residents information for Payoff Requests, Lien Releases, & Subordinations.

 

 

To contact Los Angeles Housing Department, call the hotline (866) 557-7368 or visit public counters located throughout Los Angeles.

Stay Housed LA provides Los Angeles residents, from Cudahy to Long Beach, with information and resources to keep people in their homes.

 

In the area of evictions, they offer services to help with the following but not limited to:

  • Tenant education workshops and legal clinics
  • Free legal services (limited)
  • Information about laws depending on the city of residence

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