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Workers Dignity / Dignidad Obrera

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335 Whitsett Road, Nashville, TN 37210, USA

EIN Number: 45-3202280

contact information

Phone: (615) 669-6679

Hours: Closed

Mon - Fri 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM (EST)

Sat Closed

Sun Closed

Website: http://www.workersdignity.org/

Email: info@workersdignity.org

NTEE Code: R22: Minority Rights

MISSION - WHAT WE DO

Workers’ Dignity Project / Dignidad Obrera is a worker-led center organizing for economic justice and the dignity of all. We are a membership organization of low-wage workers and bus-riders who develop concrete solutions to wage theft and other workplace abuse and advocate for improvements to public transit through education and by building relationships with fellow laborers, faith groups, government agencies, and other community allies.

SERVICES - HOW WE DO IT

Train the Trainer Provide Train the Trainer program to 35 low-wage workers in 2017 so that at least 20 of these 35 workers will lead labor rights workshops and wage theft recovery for about 1,000 workers in 2017. There will a six week training (2.5 hours per class) for 10 workers/participants each time that will provide them with the knowledge and tools necessary to co-facilitate monthly labor rights and wage recovery clinics to their peers. Training entails simplified explanation of federal and state labor laws, effective strategies for wage recovery, and opportunities to practice supporting workers with expert observation and guidance. English Classes In 2017, Workers' Dignity is holding three English as a Second Language courses. English courses are based on a 12-week, 48-hour curriculum that utilizes TABE-based diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments. We teach language that is most practical for job searching, interviews, workplace conversation, and communication with school staff for parents of school-age children. Justice Schools & Ongoing Training Our 6-week summer Justice School will educate at least 30 low-wage workers, taught through popular education workshops addressing the history of social movements, women's equality, the Civil Rights Movement and effective organizing strategies. We will hold three worker education and organizing institutes in 2017, in May, August, and November. These 2-day trainings will provide needed skills for effectively improving conditions in the workplace.