Formally taken on cases of over 2,000 workers.
Won over $3.6 million in unpaid wages, workers’ compensation, and discrimination claims.
Published the unique Worker Rights Manual in Spanish, Polish and English that provides a comprehensive overview of labor law in common language.
Set up the only worker rights training of its kind for Chicagoland organizations
Recruited and retained a core group of worker-members/volunteers which now serves as the Worker Advisory Board, Mesa Directiva.
Uphold a diverse membership which includes an active population of Polish and female workers—the only worker center in Chicago to make either claim. IWRC is 83% Latino, 16% Polish, 38% female.
Led state-level legislative victories including the passage and later protection of the Illinois Day and Temporary Labor Services Act.
Assembled a legal advisory board of 14 volunteer employment and labor attorneys.