Worker Justice Center of New York
The Worker Justice Center of New York pursues justice for those denied human rights with a focus on agricultural and other low wage workers, through legal representation, community empowerment and advocacy for institutional change.
- Worker Justice Center of New York stands in solidarity with the people of Minneapolis, immigrant communities, communities of color, and all those who believe in the rule of law everywhere. Learn more at ow.ly/4xo650Y6671 #justicewithinreach #workerjustice #ICEout
- If you are injured on the job, YOU HAVE RIGHTS! Watch this short video to learn the basics of Worker's Compensation in New York and how to protect yourself and your future. youtube.com/watch?v=UAF2By-sZ2I #justicewithinreach #workerjustice #workercompensation #newyork
- Si sufre una lesión en el trabajo, ¡USTED TIENE DERECHOS! youtube.com/watch?v=GTX-lwWDtH4 #justiciaalalcance #justiciaparatrabajadores #compensaciónlaboral #NuevaYork
- There are many myths when it comes to Labor Trafficking aka Modern Slavery and awareness of the truth is important, especially during Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Visit wjcny.org to learn more! #JusticeWithinReach #HumanTraffickingAwareness #LaborTrafficking
- Attention! New York State raised the minimum wage on January 1st, 2026. ¡Atención! El estado de Nueva York aumentó el salario mínimo el 1 de enero de 2026. #WorkerJusticeCenterNY #CentrodeJusticiaparaTrabajadoresNY #minimumwage #salariomínimo
- WJCNY supports the passage of this act!
- New Yorkers from across the state are joining today’s action for #NY4All. We’re here to demand that our leaders pass the New York for All Act to ensure our state resources are never used to disappear our neighbors. See how else this bill can defend immigrant communities. ⬇️
- Worker Justice Center of New York is working with NYIC to get this passed in 2026!
- 2025 has been a difficult year for immigrants and low-wage workers. By donating now, you show that you want a new year where workers aren't exploited and are treated with dignity and justice. ow.ly/iSkz50XLwuc Thanks so much!
- With help from you, Worker Justice Center of New York provides all of our services for FREE. Make a donation at wjcny.org/donate and your gift will bring legal services and Know-your-rights education to thousands of low-wage workers.
- Your tax-deductible year-end donation will show low-wage workers that you care about providing a fair, just, and dignified future for them. Thank you! wjcny.org/donate
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- Olivia Post-Rich, shown center-left, provided legal information during this show. Olivia is a Senior Attorney with Worker Justice Center, and deals with complicated and thorny issues *every day* for her clients! Thanks, Olivia! #connectionswithevandawson
- When you donate to Worker Justice Center of New York, you're showing the immigrant community that you stand with them. Donate today: wjcny.org/donate. Any amount is appreciated! Thank you so much!
- WJCNY supports the passage of this act! Contact your state representative.
- Unions FTW! This is what happens when agricultural workers can unionize!
- At Worker Justice Center of New York, our goal is to provide dignity, freedom, and power to all New York workers. Join our mission: https://wjcny.org and help us provide free legal services and Know-Your-Rights education!
- Worker Justice Center supports the Jimenez family in their fight to bring Omar home.
- Join in for this protest today if you are able! Omar has lived in the U.S. for over 2 decades. He's a father, a business owner, and a proud Rochesterian. Let ICE know that they are trying to take away a valuable community member!
- In October, the U.S. Department of Labor reduced the wages of workers who hold H-2A visas. Base wage rate for H-2A workers will drop by around $5 per hour under the new rule. Cuts of that magnitude put an already economically disadvantaged population in even more financial hardship.
- United Way's ROC the Day is open until midnight tonight! Go to unitedwayrocflx.org/roc-the-day/causes/… and make a donation in any amount! THANK YOU NEW YORK!!
- If you're exhausted by the bad news that's been coming out about how immigrants are being treated by ICE, you're not alone. Worker Justice Center of New York is fighting back against injustice. Join us in our fight, and donate tomorrow to make a difference! wjcny.org/donate
- By donating to Worker Justice Center of New York on Giving Tuesday, you'll show thousands of immigrant workers that you stand with them. Go to wjcny.org/donate to make a gift in any amount. #GivingTuesday #SupportImmigrants #MakeADifference THANKS!!
- Hi Western NY! Worker Justice Center can't wait for Giving Tuesday and United Way's ROC the Day on December 2nd! Your donations will keep our legal services free of charge for New York's most vulnerable workers. unitedwayrocflx.org/roc-the-day
- Hi Western New York! Just seven days until United Way's ROC the Day goes live! unitedwayrocflx.org/roc-the-day/causes/… Head over on December 2nd and donate to help us keep our legal services free!
- NYS DOL has guidelines for how to handle extreme temperatures, but no legal protections. WJCNY supports NY Senate Bill S3412, which provides regulation of indoor and outdoor worksites with temperature protection standards, to ensure that employers provide safe conditions for employees.
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- Our loss of OVC funding puts our Human Trafficking program in jeopardy. It means fewer human trafficking victims will receive "U" or "T" visas to help them remain in the US while they assist law enforcement with their cases.
- Join together the Rochester Area Living Wage Alliance – a coalition of labor unions, advocates, and community-based orgs dedicated to addressing the affordability crisis and reducing poverty by raising wages at the local level. 👉 ow.ly/55Sr50XeZjj #RaiseUpNY #ROCSolidWages
- Thanks to all who joined the Pay Equity Coalition for yesterday's webinar & rally in Rochester. Latina Equal Pay Day marks how far into the year Latinas must work to earn what white, non-Hispanic men made the year before. #EqualPay ow.ly/ubZG50X9s0I
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- Join us tonight in Rochester at the Dryden Theater for a special presentation! Go to eastman.org/event/film-screenin… for more information. See you there! #athousandpines
- Worker Justice Center of New York will be at the Downtown United Presbyterian Church on Sunday morning, September 28th, to talk about our work, our history, and how we are facing the challenges that lie ahead. downtownpresbyterian.org/before-and-a...
- Join us this coming Friday, September 26th at the Dryden Theatre in Rochester! Go to www.eastman.org/event/film-s... for ticket prices and location.
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- We are outraged by the recent raid in Cato, NY. Shame on the Cayuga & Oswego county sheriffs for collaborating with ICE to tear families apart and wreak havoc on their own communities. We need #NY4All to end this disgraceful use of our tax dollars. www.syracuse.com/news/2025/09...
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- H-2A workers are experiencing the same labor abuses as other low-wage workers, but quitting their job means they'll be deported and unable to provide for their families.
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- August 23-29 is Labor Rights Week! Worker Justice Center of New York provides free legal services and Know-Your-Rights education for low-wage workers all across the state! #LaborRights
- Working outside all day in extreme heat or cold brings serious health risks. Worker Justice Center of New York supports the passage of the TEMP Act, which would provide protection for workers whose jobs are outdoors.
- Worker Justice Center of New York works with unions, labor rights groups, and task forces all across the state. Our staff are members of UAW-NOLS Local 2320 and support union workers!
- Worker Justice Center of New York provides free legal services and Know-Your-Rights education for low-wage workers all across New York. Find out more: www.wjcny.org
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- If you are farmworker living in housing provided by your employer, your housing must meet health & safety standards. Learn more about your rights and contact us for free & confidential legal assistance if you have concerns about your housing conditions. ow.ly/gVlP50WGQ0B
- Si usted es un trabajador agrícola que vive en una vivienda proporcionada por su empleador, su vivienda debe cumplir con los estándares mínimos de salud y seguridad. Mire este video para obtener más información sobre sus derechos. ow.ly/fogq50WGQuI
- ICYMI Coverage of Citizen Action's economic justice forum in Rochester featuring our campaign organizer, Roxana Siaca, on the need for living wages. News 10 coverage 👉 bit.ly/4oxouAh Sign the petition to pass a living wage for Rochester! 👉 bit.ly/ROCSolidWages
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- Join us on Tuesday, August 5, at Immanuel Baptist Church for a community discussion on we can fight poverty and work for economic change in Rochester. Together, we can work to raise the minimum age: actionnetwork.org/letters/make...
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- Today is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. Sergio was lured to New York with the promise of work. Instead, he faced dangerous conditions, wage violations, physical violence, and threats of deportation. 👉 Learn about Sergio's story youtu.be/S4bYIP_XAqg
- Please look for our table this Sunday at the Guelaguetza festival in Poughkeepsie! Many thanks to the Grupo Folclórico de Poughkeepsie for including WJCNY once again in this wonderful celebration of Oaxacan culture. We hope to see you there!
- CHIRLA is based in California, but this info applies to everyone, everywhere.
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- Elvis spent years working at a restaurant earning well below the minimum wage, while being subject to verbal abuse and discriminatory treatment. He and his coworkers showed tremendous courage when they came forward to demand justice. 👉 Elvis's story youtu.be/dasE2kxDWCE
- Yesenia was fired from her job on a dairy farm in Western NY after being sexual harassed. Yesenia fought for years to hold her employer accountable. Now, she fights for the rights of others who are similarly mistreated. 👉 Learn about Yesenia's Story youtu.be/MJu1j_6H_DY?...
- Those who labor in extreme temperatures deserve access to water, rest and shade regardless of race or national origin. File under: arguments we shouldn’t have to make in the 21st century.
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- Great work happening in Tompkins County in support of a living wage!
- Don't miss this virtual event on Monday, June 30th! If you want to know more about the kind of work we do, and the people we help, there's no better way than to attend this event. Sign up now! us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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- Rally in MLK Park, State St., Rochester! Saturday 5:30 pm! Let ICE know they are not allowed to take American citizens!
- BREAKING! Questionnaire shows broad support for raising Rochester’s minimum wage among mayoral and city council candidates! @cityofrochester.bsky.social 👉 Press Release on Questionnaire bit.ly/ROCWagesPress 👉Full responses to Questionaire bit.ly/ROCWageQuestionnaire #RaiseUpNY #ROCSolidWages
