Standing Strong: The Cabricanecos Workers' Journey Continues

One year ago, the Cabricanecos workers won their Liberation Campaign, which included wage increases, designated lunch breaks, and critical job security. Today, their story for justice in the workplace continues as we build the power of collective action and resilient leadership in our immigrant and Indigenous communities.

A Year of Growth and Leadership

The Cabricanecos workers are building on the first anniversary of their victory. The health and safety committee, eight leaders strong, meets monthly with management to ensure safe working conditions and proper equipment, building sustainability. Moreover, one of the critical leaders of the victory, Adelso, advocated for his fellow workers and joined the Laundry Workers Center as a part-time organizer, coordinating outreach efforts and educating laundry workers across NYC about their rights. This summer, two leaders graduated from the LWC Advanced Leadership Institute at SUNY Empire State College, strengthening our community's capacity to organize and lead.

Why Your Support Matters Now More Than Ever

As we look ahead to 2025, when the Cabricanecos' contract will be up for renewal, we face new challenges. The incoming administration's proposed mass deportation plans threaten our communities, but we remain hopeful in our organizing. For our immigrant, undocumented, and Indigenous workers, the fight for labor rights and human dignity has always required extraordinary resilience.

Your donation will:

Support the Cabricanecos workers as they prepare for contract negotiations in 2025
Fund leadership development programs that transform workers into powerful community leaders
Strengthen our capacity to protect and fight alongside immigrant workers
Enable our worker-led organization to continue building power in our communities

Our Commitment to the Future

At Laundry Workers Center, we know real change comes from within our communities. The Cabricanecos victory shows what is possible when we stand together.

Today, we are fighting for workplace rights and building a resilient community ready to face whatever challenges lie ahead. Your support will help our immigrant workers to organize, lead, and thrive.

Join us in this crucial moment. Your contribution will help us continue building power and resilience in our communities for the next four years. Together, we can create a future where all workers can live and work with dignity and security.

Stand with immigrant workers. Please donate today to support the incoming chapter of our journey. For alternate ways of giving, please contact us at laundryworkerscenter@gmail.com.

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