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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

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.

Decorative digital collage containing a historical black-and-white photo of a young Rev. James Lawson Jr. alongside a full-color present day photo.

Tune in to our new Re:Work podcast miniseries at reworkradio.org!

Rev. Lawson shares stories of his path to nonviolence & his involvement in the 1960s civil rights movement.

Workers Speak Out on Anti-Asian Violence

A national forum on June 24th will bring together labor and community leaders to connect the fight against anti-Asian violence with broader fights for workers' rights.

Immigrant Rights Activist Ju Hong Joins the UCLA Dream Resource Center

Ju Hong has over a decade of experience in the immigrant rights movement.

Immigrant Justice California Health Resource Guide

A new health resource guide for immigrant and refugee communities is available.

The UCLA Dream Resource Center Welcomes New Staff Members

Meet the DRC’s new team members: Cuauhtemoc Salinas Martell, Gaby Gil, and Jessica Olivares.