Opened 46 cases, involving 192 workers. Closed 106 cases, involving 221 workers.
Achieved the goal of involving more workers in each case, in order to work toward workplace improvement rather than assisting individuals.
Recovered $250,000 in unpaid wages, workers’ compensation, and discrimination claims.
Provided over 70 Worker Rights Workshops in Spanish, Polish, and English onsite and at partner organizations and congregations in the Chicagoland area, educating over 1,000 workers in 2007.
As a member organization of the Illinois Coalition of Worker Centers, Formulated immigration reform policy priorities and implemented a process to defend workers against illegal misuse of Social Security “no match” letters and workplace raids.
Influenced the framing of Senator Barak Obama’s position on immigration reform as a labor issue.
Succeeded in convincing Congressional Representative Jan Schakowsky to agree to push for a moratorium on workplace raids against immigrant workers.
Provided leadership and moral weight in Springfield to defend and prevent the weakening of the Illinois Day and Temporary Labor Services Act.
Formalized a membership structure that involves dual responsibilities and accountabilities between members and the IWRC, which includes increased involvement opportunities, greater community-building, and higher levels of communication.
Hosted and supported the Coalition of Immokalee Workers during its campaign in Chicago in the winter and spring of 2007 which ended in a historic victory agreement between the workers and McDonald’s.
Hosted the Dreams Across America Tour for its Chicago stop on its way to Washington D.C. to educate the media and pressure legislators to pass comprehensive immigration reform.