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Welcome to our story hub—a place where every voice, experience, and perspective comes together. Here, you’ll find all the stories we’ve shared across the site, from inspiring journeys and insightful interviews to behind-the-scenes moments and community highlights. Whether you’re looking to catch up, explore something new, or simply get inspired, this is your gateway to everything we’ve been talking about.

  • City of New York DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND WORKER PROTECTION

    Civil Service Title: Inspector (Consumer & Worker Protection)   Title Code No: 33997   Office Title: Intake Specialist Number of Positions: 1 Division/Work Unit: Office of Labor Policy and Standards    Work location: 42 Broadway, New York, NY Hours/Shift: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM  Salary: $42,507.00 / $48,883.00* * minimum with two years of continuous…

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  • Director of International Advocacy

    The Worker Rights Consortium (WRC) is hiring for the position of Director of International Advocacy. Key Responsibilities  The Director of International Advocacy will spearhead multiple strategic initiatives designed to achieve systemic reform in the garment industry, working with partner organizations to press global brands and retailers to make binding labor rights commitments and then honor…

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  • Director of Development & Strategic Partnerships

    The Worker Rights Consortium is hiring a Director of Development and Strategic Partnerships. This person will lead the WRC’s fundraising operations to maintain and grow our budget, currently over $2.5 million annually, including working with foundations, individual donors, current and potential university affiliates, and other funding sources. We seek talented, creative, and energetic candidates who…

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  • University of Oregon’s Labor Education and Research Center seeks two new faculty members

    Two New Faculty Positions at University of Oregon Labor Center  The University of Oregon’s Labor Education and Research Center is looking to hire two new faculty members – one labor educator and one focused on strategic and policy research. LERC is a dynamic program that provides labor education, strategic planning and applied research services to workers and…

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