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Our resources intersect with the need for immigration reform, affordable childcare options, and housing justice. We seek to improve the lives of all workers and their families.

Legal Resources

El centro opera una clínica legal para trabajadores en la industria de la costura que han sufrido robo de salario y/o represalias. Proporcionamos materiales y formación para conocer sus derechos, representación directa en las audiencias del Comisionado Laboral y asistencia para las personas quienes se representan a sí mismas en el proceso del reclamo. La clínica se encuentra en 3610 S San Pedro St Los Angeles, CA 90011 y funciona todos los Jueves de 3 – 7 pm. En este momento, se requiere cita para atender la clínica. Puede enviar un correo electrónico a clinic@garmentworkercenter.org para obtener más información.

The GWC operates a legal clinic for garment workers who have experienced wage theft and/or retaliation. We provide know your rights materials and training, direct representation in Labor Commissioner hearings, and pro se assistance. The clinic is located at 3610 S San Pedro St Los Angeles, CA 90011 and operates every Thursday from 3 – 7 pm. At this moment, appointments are required. You can email clinic@garmentworkercenter.org, or call 213.748.5866,  for further information.

GWC GUIA DE RECURSOS

WELLNESS WORKSHOP (ENGLISH)

TALLER DE BIENESTAR ESPAÑOL

GUIA PARA TRABAJADORES DE LA COSTURA RECUPEREN SUS SALARIOS

HOJA DE SALARIO MÍNIMO Y TIEMPO DE ENFERMEDAD PAGADO

Health & Safety

 

Wage Theft & Workers’ Rights

These are the resources we’ve helped create that you can use if you’re experiencing wage theft or want to know more about garment workers’ rights:

  • Work Hours Booklet (Print Version) — (Esp)

  • Work Hours Booklet (Digital Version) — (Esp)

  • Infographic on Basic Labor Rights — (Esp)

  • Infographic on Sanitary Req. (Title 11 Violations) — (Esp)

  • Labor Agency Handout Life of a Wage Claim (Print Version) — (Esp)

  • Life of a Wage Claim (Digital Version) —(Esp)

 

Member Support

GWC’s Member Support service works to improve the systems and conditions that impact the daily lives of garment workers. We work to understand the needs of workers and support our members with information, resources and referrals available in the community that will benefit their overall health and social service needs. Support is offered in a spirit of solidarity and reciprocity, with a broader goal towards liberation and progress for all. We ask that garment workers become active members and collaborate with GWC to fight for social and economic justice.

Our services and referrals include, but are not limited to:

Food assistance

Referrals to medical clinics and dentist offices

Mental health referrals

Consulate appointments

To schedule an appointment, contact GWC’s Main Office or email Amy@garmentworkercentet.org

 

Food Security & Nutrition

We continue to support our members via our bi-weekly mutual aid food distribution.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: If you are interested in supporting garment workers in Los Angeles, please sign up to volunteer for our food distributions which are MOVING TO EVERY OTHER THURSDAY, starting April 24th 2025. 

Duties include: setting up space, offloading boxes, prepping bags, cleaning up and support in distribution of bags in our SLA office. Spanish is not required! If you have any questions or want to sign up to help, please feel free to email Amy at amy@garmentworkercenter.org

 

Mental Health & Well-being

Garment Worker Center was hired in 2021 for the purpose of implementing and developing the “Latino Garment District Workers Outreach Project,” developed by the LACDMH Underserved Cultural Communities—Latino Sub-Committee. The goal of the Latino Garment Worker Project is to outreach, educate, and increase knowledge pertaining to mental health services and resources by utilizing a non-stigmatizing and empowering approach.

Below is a report of the project outcomes for this pilot project

 

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