The author documents the growing role of worker centers in protecting rights and promoting social connection for low-wage immigrant workers. She identifies 137 worker centers in 80 cities and 31 states that assist immigrant workers in recovering unpaid wages, provide English classes and other services, advocate for enforcement and new laws, and organize members through leadership development. The author also assesses the strengths and weaknesses of worker centers in helping workers navigate the worlds of work and legal rights in the United States. A short version is available as an Economic Policy Institute Briefing Paper, December 2005.
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