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.
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Fight for Fifteen: A National Convening
By Sarah Aziza Thousands converged in Richmond, Virginia over the weekend to participate in the Fight For $15’s first-ever national convention. Central to the two-day gathering was the historic Richmond Resolution, a statement of purpose and strategy that members approved unanimously on August 13. The convention culminated on Saturday, as 8,000 people marched in sweltering
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Berger-Marks Foundation Awards for Social Justice & Labor
Each year the Berger-Marks Foundation recognizes outstanding young women for significant contributions to social justice and workers’ rights. Download Award Information and FAQ (148.4 KiB) $10,000 EDNA AWARD FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE We are now accepting nominations through 11:59 PM EDT on September 16, 2016. Click here for the Edna Award nomination form The Edna Award honors
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Las Vegas Cocktail Servers: A Union Triumph
What does being in a union really achieve? Ask the cocktail servers in Las Vegas. Perhaps an unlikely symbol of the triumphs of organizing, Culinary 226, the largest union local in Nevada, is a majority-female union — comprised in large part of older, immigrant women — and has shaped the Las Vegas casino workforce over
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Workers United, New York-New Jersey Regional Joint Board Seeks Labor Union Organizer (NYC)
Bilingual English/Korean or Bilingual English/Mandarin New York, NY The New York-New Jersey Regional Joint Board, Workers United, affiliated with SEIU, seeks an experienced organizer who views labor organizing through a social justice lens. Candidates must be deeply connected to issues including: workplace fairness, immigration, racial justice and education. As an organizer at the Joint Board,
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