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 change and become the next generation of labor leaders.
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.
