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Over its 50 years, the UCLA Labor Center has emerged as a historic social justice institution in Los Angeles. It has provided critical support to labor issues and forged deep partnerships between worker centers and unions. It has been a safe space and ground zero for the immigrant youth movement. And the UCLA Labor Center’s programs have led countless young people to dedicate their lives to social

James Irvine Foundation grants UCLA Labor Center $2.6 million

The award will support research, policy, education and youth leadership development.

Image of freeway at night with the text, "Workers and Learners: Commuting in LA."

New Video Elevates Struggles of UCLA Commuter Students

The student-made video explores ongoing and future efforts to improve commuters' experiences.

New Report Showcases Pre-Apprenticeship Program for Black Workers in Inland Empire

The Inland Empire’s first Black worker center addresses the Black job crisis with an innovative IE workforce development model.

IRLE Voices: The Historic Power of May Day in Los Angeles

UCLA Labor Center Project Director and labor studies lecturer Victor Narro reflects on 23 years of his participation in Los Angeles-based May Day marches

UCLA Celebrates Homecoming of State Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas

The former director of CARE at Work was recently elected to represent California’s 28th Senate District.

New Report Explores Sectoral Boards & HRTPs in the Nail Salon Sector

The report considers opportunities and challenges in implementing two models for nail salon worker organizing.

New Brief Finds Uber & Lyft Took Highest Commissions During the Worst of Pandemic

The brief analyzes approximately 50 million Uber & Lyft trips in New York City between 2019 and 2022.

New Book Co-Edited by Victor Narro Shares Lessons in Immigrant Organizing

The essays examine the histories, struggles, and victories of immigrant and worker resistance movements.

New Report Profiles California’s Private Sector Janitorial Workers

The brief finds that janitors face economic vulnerabilities due to their low wages, employment status, and gender.

UCLA Labor Center hosts ‘Young Workers and Leaders Convening’

Gathering comprised of a data gallery walk, where participants commented on current young worker data