Worker's Justice Project (WJP)

???Featured in The New Republic: Worker's Justice Project (WJP) ED Ligia M. Guallpa and leader Sergio Gustavo Ajche discusses how the app industry backs an administration that harms immigrants and the working class. “Standing up to greedy bullies” and “fighting back against oligarchy and corporate power” must be our response, she tells @NewRepublic #WorkersRights #CorporateGreed https://lnkd.in/eipXtSby

Yesterday in Astoria, we educated Deliveristas on their new labor rights, the $21.44 wage increase set to go into effect April 1, 2025, and the $16.75 million settlement we won with @newyorkstateag for @doordash workers. This is just the beginning—organizing is our strength, and our Deliverista power is unstoppable!

?? Big News for NYC Deliveristas!?? Starting April 1, 2025, the Minimum Pay Rate will rise to $21.44! ?? This is a hard-fought victory, thanks to the relentless organizing of Los Deliveristas Unidos / Worker's Justice Project (WJP). A huge thank you to the NYC DCWP for standing strong with us to defend the rights of Deliveristas. Our fight continues, and we’re ready fight and win for more labor protections for delivery workers. For more information, visit ?? nyc.gov/DeliveryApps #NYC #Deliveristas #MinimumWage #DeliveryWorkers

????Congrats to the 25 Worker's Justice Project (WJP) members, mostly women, who completed the 32-hour Residential Construction Painting Training! Thanks to New York City Council for making this possible through the #DayLaborerWorkforceInitiative. We’re building the next generation of skilled painters!??

As we mark five years since the pandemic, we honor a true hero — Whitney Hu, whose selfless dedication transformed the lives of countless Brooklyn families. Featured in the NYTimes, Whitney’s steadfast commitment led to the creation of South Brooklyn Mutual Aid, turning grocery deliveries into a lifeline, feeding thousands of families in need. For Worker's Justice Project (WJP) , Whitney played a crucial role in sustaining our food distribution efforts in Bensonhurst and Sunset Park, ensuring that families and workers had food on the table to survive the challenges of the pandemic. Whitney, your leadership, compassion, and solidarity are a powerful reminder of what true community looks like. You’ve shown us what it truly means to stand together and care for one another. Thank you, Whitney, for your extraordinary vision and courage. ?????

The Worker's Justice Project (WJP) is honored to have joined the Workers’ Rights Convening: Workers Fight Back, co-hosted by NYC Brad Lander, the New York City Central Labor Council and the CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies. We’re grateful for the opportunity to participate in the Workers Policy Fair, where we highlighted our policy platform priorities and shared how we take action to defend workers and build solidarity through legislation, direct action, organizing, and litigation in the ongoing fight for workers' rights in NYC. ???

????Congratulations to all the labor power players recognized in amNewYork / PoliticsNY's 2025 Labor Power Players list! I’m honored to be recognized alongside 19 incredible women labor leaders and many other labor champions this year. A special shoutout to all the women on this year’s list, all of whom I admire and respect deeply. Congrats to everyone, and thank you for your bold leadership to the remarkable women I have the privilege of working with: ???Jessica Ramos Ramos, Senator, New York State Senate | Chair, New York State Senate Committee on Labor ???Roberta Reardon, New York State Department of Labor Commissioner ???Vilda Vera Mayuga, Commissioner, NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection ???Carmen De La Rosa, Council Member, New York City Council | Chair, New York City Council Civil Service & Labor Committee ???Claudia Henriquez, Director of Workers' Rights, NYC Office of the Comptroller

?? Listen to this short WNYC / Gothamist Radio episode on how, 5 years ago, when the world was shutting down, delivery workers became our lifeline. From groceries to takeout, they kept our cities moving. In NYC, through determination and solidarity, delivery workers not only showed up for every New Yorker but also for each other during the pandemic by forming Los Deliveristas Unidos, fueled by the Workers Justice Project. Together, they transformed uncertainty into power and turned a challenging moment into a powerful movement, proving that when workers unite, they can challenge even the most powerful corporations. Their fight for labor rights and recognition didn’t just secure landmark protections—it showed the world that delivery workers have power. I’m honored to see @LosDeliveristasUnidos featured in @Gothamist's reflection on how the pandemic reshaped our lives. #WorkersUnite #ThankYouEssentialWorkers #PandemicHeroes #DeliveryHeroes

Happening NOW — Worker's Justice Project (WJP) “Know Your Rights" session is packed! Over 100 #WJPmembers PRESENTE! Learning together how to protect their constitutional rights and organize for justice, dignity, and respect. Because immigrant rights = workers' rights.

Final #Somosrecap: Grateful to have connected with allies and leaders who have fought on the frontlines for our communities and will continue to defend the rights of every New Yorker. As Bad Bunny says, “DeBí TiRAR MáS FOToS” Thank you for your unwavering support and dedication to uplift our communities. ?????