Workers' Rights
in Washington
"From the depth of need and despair, people can work together, can organize themselves to solve their own problems and fill their own needs with dignity and strength."
-Cesar Chavez
Workers' rights aren't commonly known and shared, and it's often difficult to establish new worker protections and defend current policies.
We aim to inform construction workers and other manual laborers across Washington about their rights, what to do if their employer fails to pay them, and offer other helpful resources.
ABOUT US
Who We Are
We are a dedicated team of community partners across Washington working to empower construction workers with knowledge about their rights and to offer resources to protect themselves. Our mission is to ensure every worker is fairly treated and compensated.
“Every moment is an organizing opportunity, a chance to empower, to teach, to inspire.”
— Dolores Huerta
HELPFUL RESOURCES
Know Your Rights
While we can't provide legal advice to construction workers facing issues with unpaid wages or unfair treatment, we can point you in the right direction.
Click here to learn more about worker rights in Washington.
Resources for Stolen or Unpaid Wages
Have your wages been stolen or unreasonably delayed? Was your work misclassified on a prevailing wage project? Did you notice that taxes weren't taken out of your check? You may be a victim of wage theft. Click here to learn about where you can file a claim and seek guidance.
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Discrimination on the Job
If you believe you are experiencing discrimination on the job because of your race/ethnicity, religion, gender/ sexual orientation or immigration status, click here for information and resources.
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Community Resources
If you are experiencing workplace discrimination, wage theft, or misclassification from your employer, if you have concerns about immigration, or if you're looking for mutual aid please click here for helpful community resources.