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EVENTS

2006 Calendar

Information to all workers, regardless of immigration status:

o   You have the right to be paid minimum wage ($6.75/hr) and overtime.

o   You have the right to be paid in U.S. dollars every two weeks.

o   You have the right to work free of abusive behavior.

o   You have the right to adequate mealtime breaks.

o   You have the right to one full day off each week, paid holidays, vacation every year, personal and sick days.

o   You have the right to organize for better work conditions.

o   Immigration status is private information, so consult with a trusted advocate before sharing your immigration status to an employer.

If you are contacted by the police or FBI:

o   You are only required by law to give your name.

o   You have the right to remain silent and ask for a lawyer.

o   You do not have to allow an agent into your home if there is no warrant for your arrest.
 
 

 

 

GET INVOLVED

Ways you can join the cause of workers’ rights:

If you are a low-wage earner…
You should know:

  • You have certain legal rights regardless of immigration status;
  • You cannot be denied emergency medical services at a public hospital
  • Not to believe your employers promise of a greencard unless you have seen and understood the papers they filed
  • Not to sign any papers such as immigration or job contracts without speaking to a lawyer

If you have any problems or concerns, then please contact us!

If you are not a low-wage earner, but want to take action, then please contact us as well for ways you can help out.

You can also help support the cause of worker rights by making a monetary or in-kind donation. All donations are tax-deductible. Please contact us or click on the following link to donate online: 
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