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UCLA Labor Center @uclalabor.bsky.social · Nov 18

The UCLA Labor Center is officially on BlueSky! Established in 1964, the UCLA Labor Center advances cutting-edge research, education, and service guided by our core values: economic equity, racial and immigrant justice, and worker power and solidarity. 👏

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UCLA Labor Center @uclalabor.bsky.social · 9d

Our Director Saba Waheed @sabawa.bsky.social and Senior Research Analyst Brian Justie were chosen as recipients of the 2025 AI RFP grant. 🔍

Thank you to @equitablegrowth.bsky.social for providing the UCLA Labor Center with an opportunity to study this emerging field and further support workers.

Washington Center for Equitable Growth @equitablegrowth.bsky.social · 9d

Through their project, #EGGrantee(s) Brian Justie and Saba Waheed of @uclalabor.bsky.social hope to provide policymakers and labor advocates with a clearer sense of how to "protect workers from the potentially harmful impacts of AI on economic well-being."

More: equitablegrowth.org/grants/ai-an...

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UCLA Labor Center @uclalabor.bsky.social · 16d

As the UCLA Labor Center begins to move back into our historic MacArthur Park building, designated the UCLA James Lawson Jr. Worker Justice Center in 2021, we carry the legacy of Rev. Lawson with us. 💛

UCLA Labor Center @uclalabor.bsky.social · 16d

Lawson's dedication to the labor movement in Los Angeles was transformational, his guidance supporting various campaigns and his wisdom inspiring countless of young minds at UCLA.

UCLA Labor Center @uclalabor.bsky.social · 16d

September 22 is Rev. James Lawson Jr. Day in Los Angeles County, honoring Lawson's lifelong devotion to civil justice and his leadership in movements to advance human rights.

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UCLA Labor Center @uclalabor.bsky.social · 28d

Last week, our UCLA Labor Center staff attended a Labor Day march, tabling and acting as peacekeepers in solidarity with other labor organizations and the broader community. 🧑‍🏭 👷‍♀️

We remain committed to showing up for one another and spreading our mission of uplifting workers. ✊

UCLA Labor Center @uclalabor.bsky.social · Sep 5

At the California Workforce Association’s Meeting of the Minds Conference, Dr. Ana Luz Gonzalez-Vasquez helped showcase the Economic Liberation Project—an immigrant-centered entrepreneurship model designed to counter the exclusion of mixed-status workers from federally funded programs. 👏

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UCLA IRLE @uclairle.bsky.social · Aug 25

The UCLA IRLE's "State of the Unions" 2024 report is making headlines. Access the full text at bit.ly/SOTU-2024.

www.latimes.com/business/sto...

The share of Californians in unions holds steady as nationwide numbers continue decline

The percentage of Californians covered by a union has hovered between 16% and 18% in the last two decades, a report says.

www.latimes.com

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UCLA Labor Center @uclalabor.bsky.social · Aug 20

Last week, our UCLA Labor Center staff joined community members across LA in welcoming students back to school with @utlanow.bsky.social, as a reminder that all students deserve a safe education.

We were proud to stand in solidarity to create a welcoming and safe space in our local community. ❤️

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UCLA IRLE @uclairle.bsky.social · Aug 10

Wrapping up the conference with the Academic Labor Centers & Strategic Research panel!

Moderator Saba Waheed (@uclalabor.bsky.social) is joined by Rachel Erstad ( @uwbridgescenter.bsky.social‬), Sara Myklebust (Georgetown University), and Satomi Rash-Zeigler (@ucsdlaborcenter.bsky.social).

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UCLA Labor Center @uclalabor.bsky.social · Aug 4

Last week, the #UCLA Labor Center and our partners collaborated to bring labor education to #LAUSD teachers.

#Teachers from across the district engaged in a collective bargaining simulation, learning critical information about the labor movement that they will be taking back to their classrooms. 📚💯

UCLA Labor Center @uclalabor.bsky.social · Jul 18

UALE is hosting a series of webinars focused on advancing power to address relevant issues in the labor movement.

Register at bit.ly/ualesummerwebinars 📍💻

UCLA Labor Center @uclalabor.bsky.social · Jul 11

On Wednesday, we joined our partners at the LA County Department of Economic Opportunity and Dalberg in announcing the launch of the County’s $17.8 million  High Road Training Partnership (HRTP) Fund, launching new worker-centered, industry-informed training programs across LA County. 👏

UCLA Labor Center @uclalabor.bsky.social · Jul 8

We're honored to share with you all our Dream Summer 2025 logo, designed by alumni artist Eunsoo Jeong.

We welcome our 2025 cohort of fellows, who will continue to blossom and show their power. 🌼

UCLA Labor Center @uclalabor.bsky.social · Jul 7

Today, the MacArthur park community was targeted by immigration agents.

As these agents descended, however, so did the advocates from across LA who have been working diligently to build rapid response networks, embodying the phrase: We keep us safe.

www.latimes.com/california/s...

UCLA Labor Center @uclalabor.bsky.social · Jun 28

Whether you’re new to activism & organizing or just looking to improve your skills in this era of resistance, this will be a space to build courage, clarity, and community with the guidance of leaders like Kent Wong. 📢

Register today at: action.thelafed.org/a/non-violen... 🔗

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Toby Higbie @thigbie.bsky.social · Jun 26

New podcast from our Labor Studies students: the realities of life as a student worker today--juggling work and school to pay the bills and get through college on time.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...

Re:Work and the IRLE present

Podcast Episode · Re:Work by the UCLA Labor Center · 06/26/2025 · 29m

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UCLA Labor Center @uclalabor.bsky.social · Jun 18

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UCLA Labor Center @uclalabor.bsky.social · Jun 18

As immigrant communities across the state face escalating threats, its crucial for immigrant workers to know their rights.

Protect yourself and others by staying informed. 📣

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UCLA Labor Center @uclalabor.bsky.social · Jun 14

Last week, we collaborated with KIWA and @aapidata.bsky.social to host a community talk that brought together over 60 workers and community members to engage with the findings of our ongoing research into supermarket work in Koreatown. 💬

Keep an eye out for our report release this fall! 🔥

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UCLA IRLE @uclairle.bsky.social · Jun 13

UCLA IRLE experts met the moment this week, providing valuable context to news outlets on labor and immigrant rights in L.A.

Read this article featuring Victor Narro, project director @uclalabor.bsky.social and Chris Zepeda-Millán, UCLA Labor Studies Chair: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Los Angeles, city of immigrant protests: why it’s no surprise LA rose up against Trump

For decades, LA has been at the center of the civil rights and immigrants’ rights movements – and Trump’s raids appear to be mobilizing a new generation

www.theguardian.com

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UCLA Labor Center @uclalabor.bsky.social · Jun 11

Created by student workers, for student workers, this new project from LSRP sheds light on the everyday struggles of student workers balancing jobs, coursework, and their futures.

Explore the website and three part podcast here: bit.ly/lsrp2024web 🎙️💻

UCLA Labor Center @uclalabor.bsky.social · Jun 10

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UCLA Labor Center @uclalabor.bsky.social · Jun 10

We remain committed to protecting immigrant and worker rights, regardless of the barriers in our path.

For a full list of immigration resources, go to: bit.ly/immigrant-re...

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UCLA Labor Center @uclalabor.bsky.social · Jun 4

Featuring UCLA Labor Center Director @sabawa.bsky.social, check it out! 🔥

National Council for Occupational Safety and Health @nationalcosh.bsky.social · Jun 3

The Shifting Immigrant Hustle dives deep into labor, migration & resistance. Featuring voices from @nationalcosh.bsky.social, @uclalabor.bsky.social & MISMA. Listen now → www.fi2w.org/the-shifting... #ProtectWorkers #TheHustlePod @fi2w.org

The Shifting Immigrant Hustle - Feet in 2 Worlds

In the last episode of the season, host Shaka Tafari speaks with three women who work at the intersection of labor and immigration. They discuss the most pressing threats to immigrant workers, as well...

www.fi2w.org

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