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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

Labor Profile: Maria Castaneda of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East

The labor leader tells the story of her first assignment as a young organizer.

UCLA Labor Center hosts ‘Opportunity For All’ teach-in

Program uplifted campaign for undocumented student employment at the University of California

Stuart Foundation grants the UCLA Labor Center $125k to study young workers

The funding will expand previous research examining the challenges that impact young workers across the state.

Kick off Latinx Heritage Month with Re:Work, the UCLA Labor Center Podcast

Mauricio Juarez shares his journey from working in silver mines in Mexico to working in fast-food in San Diego.

AAPI Workers Visit San Diego and Tijuana to Strengthen Cross-Border Organizing

UCLA Labor Center and APALA brought together activists working toward immigrant and migrant worker justice.

POWER in WD Brings Worker Centers into Conversations about Workforce Development

Webinar connected workforce development, grassroots worker power, and racial and economic justice

UCLA Labor Center and APALA Launch 2022 Racial Justice Workshop Summer Series

On Wednesday, July 6th, the UCLA Labor Center and the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA) co-hosted the first out of five workshops from the 2022 Racial Justice Workshop Series, a campaign continuing through July and August. The next workshop will continue where our conversation left off, with a focus on Organizing. Click here to RSVP for future workshops.

Janitor-Parent Experiences During the COVID-19 Pandemic

An analysis of the working conditions of janitors as parents and workers and their experiences supporting their children academically during COVID-19.

Q&A with Labor Center Research Analyst Monica Macias

Monica reflects on her journey from undergraduate intern to UCLA Labor Center research analyst.

UCLA Labor Center and APALA co-host racial justice forum at AFL-CIO headquarters

AAPI workers connect anti-Asian violence to systemic racism and economic inequality.