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Worker Justice Center of New York
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The Worker Justice Center of New York pursues justice for those denied human rights with a focus on agricultural and other low wage workers, through legal representation, community empowerment and advocacy for institutional change.
Join in for this protest today if you are able! Omar has lived in the U.S. for over 2 decades. He's a father, a business owner, and a proud Rochesterian. Let ICE know that they are trying to take away a valuable community member!
December 5, 2025 at 5:49 PM
United Way's ROC the Day is open until midnight tonight! Go to https://unitedwayrocflx.org/roc-the-day/causes/WJCNY and make a donation in any amount! THANK YOU NEW YORK!!
December 2, 2025 at 5:28 PM
If you're exhausted by the bad news that's been coming out about how immigrants are being treated by ICE, you're not alone. Worker Justice Center of New York is fighting back against injustice. Join us in our fight, and donate tomorrow to make a difference! https://www.wjcny.org/donate
December 1, 2025 at 8:53 PM
By donating to Worker Justice Center of New York on Giving Tuesday, you'll show thousands of immigrant workers that you stand with them. Go to https://www.wjcny.org/donate to make a gift in any amount. #GivingTuesday #SupportImmigrants #MakeADifference THANKS!!
December 1, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Hi Western NY! Worker Justice Center can't wait for Giving Tuesday and United Way's ROC the Day on December 2nd! Your donations will keep our legal services free of charge for New York's most vulnerable workers. https://www.unitedwayrocflx.org/roc-the-day
November 30, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Hi Western New York! Just seven days until United Way's ROC the Day goes live! https://www.unitedwayrocflx.org/roc-the-day/causes/WJCNY
Head over on December 2nd and donate to help us keep our legal services free!
November 24, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Join together the Rochester Area Living Wage Alliance – a coalition of labor unions, advocates, and community-based orgs dedicated to addressing the affordability crisis and reducing poverty by raising wages at the local level.
👉 https://ow.ly/55Sr50XeZjj
#RaiseUpNY
#ROCSolidWages
October 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Join us tonight in Rochester at the Dryden Theater for a special presentation! Go to https://www.eastman.org/event/film-screenings/thousand-pines for more information. See you there! #athousandpines
September 26, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Worker Justice Center of New York will be at the Downtown United Presbyterian Church on Sunday morning, September 28th, to talk about our work, our history, and how we are facing the challenges that lie ahead. downtownpresbyterian.org/before-and-a...
September 25, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Join us this coming Friday, September 26th at the Dryden Theatre in Rochester! Go to www.eastman.org/event/film-s... for ticket prices and location.
September 22, 2025 at 8:05 PM
H-2A workers are experiencing the same labor abuses as other low-wage workers, but quitting their job means they'll be deported and unable to provide for their families.
August 29, 2025 at 5:05 PM
August 23-29 is Labor Rights Week! Worker Justice Center of New York provides free legal services and Know-Your-Rights education for low-wage workers all across the state! #LaborRights
August 28, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Working outside all day in extreme heat or cold brings serious health risks. Worker Justice Center of New York supports the passage of the TEMP Act, which would provide protection for workers whose jobs are outdoors.
August 27, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Worker Justice Center of New York works with unions, labor rights groups, and task forces all across the state. Our staff are members of UAW-NOLS Local 2320 and support union workers!
August 26, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Worker Justice Center of New York provides free legal services and Know-Your-Rights education for low-wage workers all across New York. Find out more: www.wjcny.org
August 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
ICYMI Coverage of Citizen Action's economic justice forum in Rochester featuring our campaign organizer, Roxana Siaca, on the need for living wages.

News 10 coverage
👉 bit.ly/4oxouAh

Sign the petition to pass a living wage for Rochester!
👉 bit.ly/ROCSolidWages
August 14, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Join us on Tuesday, August 5, at Immanuel Baptist Church for a community discussion on we can fight poverty and work for economic change in Rochester. Together, we can work to raise the minimum age: actionnetwork.org/letters/make...
July 31, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Today is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. Sergio was lured to New York with the promise of work. Instead, he faced dangerous conditions, wage violations, physical violence, and threats of deportation.

👉 Learn about Sergio's story youtu.be/S4bYIP_XAqg
July 30, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Please look for our table this Sunday at the Guelaguetza festival in Poughkeepsie! Many thanks to the Grupo Folclórico de Poughkeepsie for including WJCNY once again in this wonderful celebration of Oaxacan culture. We hope to see you there!
July 29, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Elvis spent years working at a restaurant earning well below the minimum wage, while being subject to verbal abuse and discriminatory treatment. He and his coworkers showed tremendous courage when they came forward to demand justice.

👉 Elvis's story youtu.be/dasE2kxDWCE
July 17, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Yesenia was fired from her job on a dairy farm in Western NY after being sexual harassed. Yesenia fought for years to hold her employer accountable. Now, she fights for the rights of others who are similarly mistreated.

👉 Learn about Yesenia's Story youtu.be/MJu1j_6H_DY?...
July 9, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Don't miss this virtual event on Monday, June 30th! If you want to know more about the kind of work we do, and the people we help, there's no better way than to attend this event. Sign up now! us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
June 24, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Rally in MLK Park, State St., Rochester! Saturday 5:30 pm! Let ICE know they are not allowed to take American citizens!
June 20, 2025 at 4:35 PM
BREAKING! Questionnaire shows broad support for raising Rochester’s minimum wage among mayoral and city council candidates! @cityofrochester.bsky.social

👉 Press Release on Questionnaire
bit.ly/ROCWagesPress

👉Full responses to Questionaire
bit.ly/ROCWageQuestionnaire

#RaiseUpNY
#ROCSolidWages
June 16, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Please join WJCNY for a special virtual event on June 30th featuring the courageous stories of immigrant workers fighting back against workplace injustice.

(Registration link in the comments)
June 13, 2025 at 8:00 PM