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Global Solidarity

Anxiety, trepidation and planning as Los Angeles Unified faces its third major strike in seven years

Published: April 10, 2026

Global Solidarity

California is expanding support for farmworkers through the Rural Strategic Engagement Program

Published: March 27, 2026

In the Headlines

KPFK Interview with Victor Narro – SCOTUS Birthright citizenship

Published: March 27, 2026

Dream Resource Center (DRC)

WHEN 1 MILLION MARCHED FOR IMMIGRANT RIGHTS IN DOWNTOWN L.A.

Published: March 25, 2026

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ow can universities protect their immigrant students?

Published: March 23, 2026

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Published: March 4, 2026

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UCLA Releases New Research on Wage Theft, Mistreatment Experienced by Koreatown Supermarket Workers

Published: February 19, 2026

California Supreme Court Upholds Ruling That University of California Employment Policy Discriminates Against Undocumented Students

Published: November 6, 2025

ReWork Research

New Report from UCLA Reveals Labor Violations, Dangerous Working Conditions in the Los Angeles Meatpacking and Food Processing Industry

Published: November 5, 2025

Groundbreaking Report Reveals Unsafe Working Conditions, Wage Theft, and How Diversity and Organizing is Transforming Jobs in California’s Cannabis Industry

Published: May 28, 2025

Dream Resource Center (DRC)

Governor Newsom Fails California’s Students and Values by Vetoing Bill That Would Ensure Equal Employment Opportunities for All Students Regardless of Immigration Status

Published: September 24, 2024

Dream Resource Center (DRC)

Undocumented Students and Supporters Celebrate Historic Victory; Call on Governor Newsom to Sign Assembly Bill 2586

Published: August 26, 2024

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ReWork Research

UCLA to Release New Report on Subpar Labor Conditions Experienced by Supermarket Workers in Los Angeles and Orange County Koreatowns

Published: February 13, 2026

ReWork Research

UCLA to Release New Report on Wage Theft, Labor Violations in the Los Angeles Food Meatpacking and Food Processing Industry

Published: October 20, 2025

California’s Fast-Growing Nail Salon Workforce Faces Low Wages & Misclassification, Says New Research From UCLA & CHNSC

Published: March 7, 2024

Dream Resource Center (DRC)

Hundreds of Undocumented Students to Rally to Urge UC to Keep its Promise of Removing Hiring Restrictions for Students

Published: November 13, 2023

Dream Resource Center (DRC)

Undocumented Students, Legal Scholars, and Labor Experts Host Teach-In as UC Nears Deadline for Plan to Hire Undocumented Students

Published: November 6, 2023

UCLA Labor Center, KIWA to Release Report on Labor and Housing Conditions of Immigrant Workers in Koreatown’s Restaurants

Published: October 17, 2023