Santa Clara County Wage Theft Coalition

09/11/2023

Wage theft continues to disproportionately affect workers of color. It’s time to take a stand against wage theft that leads to homelessness in our communities!

Take a look at Los Angeles Worker Center Network’s thoughtful piece to learn more about wage theft and homelessness in Los Angeles! https://laworkercenternetwork.org/resources/lawcn-concept-paper-labor-standards-enforcement-paves-the-way-for-a-new-la/

09/08/2023

'Wage theft is on everyone's radar now, and I do believe that there's a consensus that it's not acceptable in this county,' said a workers' rights advocate.

09/08/2023

🎉 We're thrilled to share the fantastic news that the bill we Co-Sponsored this year SB 497 has successfully passed the Assembly with an impressive 45-15 vote! 🗳️ Achieving this required 41 votes out of the 80 Assemblymembers. The bill is expected to reach the Governor's desk around Sept 14, and he'll have until Oct 14 to sign, veto, or let it take effect without a signature. 🖋️ Thank you Lola Smallwood-Cuevas for authoring and Ash Kalra & Tina McKinnor for championing the bill in the Assembly. A heartfelt congratulations to everyone involved and thank you to our Co-Sponsor Equal Rights Advocates, CCWP Member Orgs, and our Staff for their extraordinary efforts in reaching this milestone! SEIU California KIWA Chinese Progressive Association Los Angeles County Democratic Party California Teachers Association Worksafe Southern California Coalition for Occupational Safety and Health National Employment Law Project Jobs with Justice San Francisco United for Respect CLEAN Carwash Worker Center PowerSwitch Action L.A. Worker Center Network East Bay Alliance for a Sustainable Economy Santa Clara County Wage Theft Coalition Gavin Newsom

01/05/2023

The Santa Clara County Wage Theft Coalition and our fiscal sponsor Step Forward Foundation are holding a free Resource Fair and Legal Clinic at the Mexican Heritage Plaza on Sunday, January 29 from 10 am to 2 pm. It is free. Please sign up to table at the resource fair or to make an appointment for legal advice in immigration, housing, and workers' rights at https://tinyurl.com/legalclinic129 or call 669-250-6477 or email at [email protected].

12/09/2022

"In 2021, about 19,000 workers filed unpaid wage claims in the state for a total of more than $330 million. Past reports indicate the average claim is about $10,000."

California has a wage theft problem, experts say — with unpaid wages most common among its immigrant, minority and least educated workers.

12/09/2022

"In 2021, about 19,000 workers filed unpaid wage claims in the state for a total of more than $330 million. Past reports indicate the average claim is about $10,000."

A photo essay that documents the toll of the fight for workers who have made wage theft claims in California.

07/05/2022

The California Living Wage Act proposal to raise the minimum wage failed to qualify for the November ballot.

06/20/2022

Worker Revival Songwriting Contest - Best Take on a Classic Finalist2022 Labor Research and Action Network ConferenceAdapted from "I Thought I Heard the Capt...

05/26/2022

Marvin Rodríguez recognizes that there are tools available to collect a $13,745,310 past due balance, leaving the question: Do they want…

05/01/2022