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Federal Judge Orders U.S. Department of Labor to Immediately Reinstate Higher Harvest Wages in Washington H-2A Contracts
Today, Judge John H. Chun ordered the United States Department of Labor (DOL) to reinstate higher piece rate wages for Washington’s cherry, apple, pear, and berry harvests covering all H-2A contracts in Washington state. In his ruling, Judge Chun wrote: Here,...
Familias Unidas po la Justicia v. US Department of Labor
Farmworker families can’t afford a pay cut. - IMPACT LITIGATION OVERVIEW We filed a lawsuit on behalf of Familias Unidas por la Justicia, a farmworker union representing 900 members in Washington. Together, we will hold the U.S....
FUJ v. USDOL – Motion for Preliminary Injunction
WA Farmworker Union Sues U.S. Department of Labor Over Failure to Protect Harvest Wages
DOL’s new rules arbitrarily slash wages for hard-working families
Unión de Campesinos de Washington demanda al Departamento de Trabajo de los EE.UU. por no proteger los salarios de la cosecha
Las nuevas normas del Departamento de Trabajo recortan arbitrariamente los salarios de las familias trabajadoras
FUJ v. USDOL – Complaint
2024 Imagine Justice Youth Art Celebration & Contest
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Celebración y Concurso de Arte Juvenil de Imagina la Justicia 2024
In English Servicios Legales Columbia esta emocionado en anunciar la primera Celebración y Concurso de Arte Juvenil de Imagina la Justicia. Invitamos a todos los jóvenes, de 5 a 19 años de edad, a presentar una creación original de 2 dimensiones que refleje el tema...
📢 CLS Releases Report on Widespread Economic Exploitation in WA Prisons
In our work with people in prisons across Washington, we hear over and over about the economic exploitation and injustices they face in custody. Meanwhile, the Department of Corrections and its quasi-business division, Correctional Industries, draw enormous cost...
Legislative Update: Spotlight on Connecting Families Act
Session Update! CLS advocates are working hard to advance racial and economic equity in Washington this legislative session. Here's an update from week four:FEATURED BILL Fighting for free communications between people in prison and their families: SB 6021People in...
Legislative Update: Spotlight on Protecting Farmworker Wages
Week three update.
Actualización legislativa: Enfoque en la protección del salario de los trabajadores agrícolas
¡Actualización de la sesión! Los abogados de CLS están trabajando duro para promover la equidad racial y económica en Washington en esta sesión legislativa. Aquí tenemos una actualización de la tercera semana:PROYECTO DE LEY DESTACADO Mejor recopilación de datos para...