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OUR PROGRAMS

LABOR RIGHTS
EDUCATION

 We train workers on their rights, assist with filing complaints, and organize to combat workplace injustices like wage theft, discrimination, and unsafe conditions.

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PUBLIC
Health

Through our Navigator program and health outreach, we address food access, health education, and community safety, with a focus on underserved immigrant workers.

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PARENT
PROGRAM

Our bilingual parenting program supports immigrant families by teaching positive parenting strategies while providing early education and childcare.

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ENVIronmental
JUSTICE

We offer multilingual workshops on climate justice and renewable energy to help workers understand environmental issues and access green job opportunities.

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IMMIGRATION

We connect workers with legal support, offer Know Your Rights education, and assist with DALE applications to protect against deportation and workplace exploitation.

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leadership

We empower immigrant and low-wage workers to lead change through civic engagement and campaigns that improve labor and immigration policy.

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healing circle

We host healing spaces where women and workers can process trauma, share stories, and build community resilience in a safe and empowering environment.

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our campaigns

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RIGHTS FOR ALL

  • Educates immigrant workers and small businesses on labor rights and workplace protections.

  • Offers Know Your Rights trainings and preparation for potential ICE enforcement.

  • Organizes rapid response efforts and advocacy across Illinois.

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Highlighted Events

Lake County is Home

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Chicago is Home

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Healing Circle

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COVID19 Trainings

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During the initial stages of the pandemic, IWA provided PPE giveaways to workers that included: masks, hand sanitizer, face shields, gloves and informational flyers.  

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IWA hosted various COVID19 Workplace certificate trainings where workers learned how to:

  • Assess risk factors for work-related exposure to COVID19

  • Define protective measures employers should implement applicable to their industry 

  • Understand workers rights to a safe and healthful workplace

  • Identify methods to prevent and respond to COVID19 exposure in the workplace

  • Review strategies for protecting mental health during the crisis

 

Additionally, IWA created a hotline to aid workers on reporting workplaces that were not complying with required state COVID19 workplace safety guidelines, report a possible COVID19 outbreak, or if you have a concern that your workplace is not following public health rules regarding face coverings and/or capacity limits.

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