Irvine grantees carry on the Labor Day legacy August 29, 2023 Labor Day and the worker contributions that the holiday commemorates are rooted in the voices of organizers who fought for better working conditions. And while those efforts are the foundation of the workplace protections many of us enjoy today, thousands of California workers are still denied basic benefits, suffer violations of their labor rights, and … Continue reading Irvine grantees carry on the Labor Day legacy
My work as an In-Home Caregiver shouldn’t be this hard July 27, 2023 The Irvine Foundation is supporting Zócalo Public Square to produce a six-part event series, What is a Good Job Now? focusing on workers in the low-wage sectors of California’s economy, in communities across the state. The project includes public programs and essays, grounded in workers’ experiences and realities, that explore how to make the hardest jobs … Continue reading My work as an In-Home Caregiver shouldn’t be this hard
A Pride Month Q&A with Irvine grantee partner, Trans Can Work June 21, 2023 Pride Month is an opportunity each year for the LGBTQ community to celebrate their diverse identities and experiences, and to honor the resilience and bravery of the activists who have fought – and continue to fight – for equal rights. Despite gains, Californians must advocate for LGBTQ recognition and protection in the face of increasing … Continue reading A Pride Month Q&A with Irvine grantee partner, Trans Can Work
Honoring Black History Month with Irvine grantee partners February 28, 2023 Black History Month is a chance to recognize the leadership and contributions, across generations, of Black changemakers while also acknowledging that deeply rooted racism and classism continue to disproportionately impact Black communities. For decades, Black changemakers have advocated for racial, economic, and gender equity for all and these efforts have shaped today’s movements and leaders. … Continue reading Honoring Black History Month with Irvine grantee partners
Domestic Workers: A Movement for Fairness and Dignity October 19, 2022 In this post, leaders from the worker rights movement share insights from their efforts to advance rights and protections for California's workers. Read more conversations with leaders here. The work of nannies, house cleaners, and home care workers — known as domestic workers — is indispensable to the lives of millions of California families and … Continue reading Domestic Workers: A Movement for Fairness and Dignity
Inland Empire hosts Irvine Board of Directors October 17, 2022 Community leaders in the Inland Empire joined Irvine’s Board of Directors at the end of September and toured six locations that show the economic challenges in the community as well as the opportunities for inclusive economic development that creates quality jobs and centers workers. This visit, the board’s first in-person trip to a community in … Continue reading Inland Empire hosts Irvine Board of Directors
Celebrating Labor Day with Irvine grantee partners September 2, 2022 Each year, Labor Day gives us a chance to celebrate the workers who are the engine of our economy and to reflect on the labor movements that have improved working conditions, wages, and quality of life. Those movements continue today, fighting to make opportunities and protections a reality for all workers. These movements would not … Continue reading Celebrating Labor Day with Irvine grantee partners
On Gig Work – High Flexibility, High Cost June 22, 2022 In this post, leaders from the worker rights movement share insights from their efforts to advance rights and protections for California's workers. Read more conversations with leaders here. Many see gig work as revolutionizing modern-day work — offering flexibility and independence for workers to decide when and how they work. But the costs are high. … Continue reading On Gig Work – High Flexibility, High Cost
The people have a plan for a better San Bernardino June 7, 2022 “There are jobs in San Bernardino right now, but that doesn’t mean they’re good jobs,” said Raymond Blevins of his experience working in San Bernardino’s warehouse industry. “A good job is one that doesn’t pressure you, so you don’t hurt yourself, and one that pays well.” Blevins is one of nearly 5,000 San Bernardino residents … Continue reading The people have a plan for a better San Bernardino
Fighting for farmworkers – a Q&A with Maricela Morales May 18, 2022 In this post, leaders from the worker rights movement share insights from their efforts to advance rights and protections for California's workers. Read more conversations with leaders here. Farmworkers in California, even as essential workers who help feed the nation during a pandemic, are still fighting for basic rights and protections. We talked to Maricela … Continue reading Fighting for farmworkers – a Q&A with Maricela Morales