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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

Undocumented Stories: A Multimedia Exhibit

The Dream Resource Center (DRC) is proud to announce the launch of Undocumented Stories, an exhibit curated by UCLA students, DRC staff, and SolArt. The exhibit's opening reception will take place on Tuesday, January 24th from 5-7pm at the UCLA Labor Center (Downtown).

Provide sanctuary for immigrants: Here’s how

Building another sanctuary movement to organize, to speak out, and to stand with our immigrant students and their families.

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Rachel Sanoff – Student Leadership Academy

"I wanted to do more than just read about labor struggles-- I wanted to be a part of changing them.”

Shomari Davis – IBEW Local 11

“The UCLA Labor Center is a nexus - it connects us all together to ensure labor has a voice in all the important areas of the city and county of Los Angeles.”

Gilda Haas – Antioch University

"Community Scholars was a reaffirmation of university education-- with popular education, pedagogy, and the possibilities of social change."

Rosemarie Molina – Organizer, CLEAN Carwash Campaign

"I wouldn’t be an organizer with the CLEAN Carwash campaign if it weren’t for the UCLA Labor Center."

Aida Barragan – Founder/Director, Building Skills Partnership

"The Labor Studies minor changed my path. I realized the real fight for justice was on the streets."