Day laborers face multiple barriers to stable, dignified, and fair employment. We provide direct economic empowerment opportunities by connecting day laborers to jobs at the Worker Center. We offer accessible workforce development opportunities that build skills and knowledge so that day laborers can earn higher wages and achieve long-term economic stability.
We believe that lasting and transformative social change must come from community members on the front lines. Voz was founded by day laborers organizing themselves for better working conditions on the street corners, and we stay true to our roots by continuing to build new community leaders, and by operating a worker-led organization.
Justice for day laborers is a community struggle! We mobilize community members in defense of immigrant and worker rights by organizing teams of rapid responders and legal observers, and by demanding that public officials pass legislation that protects and empowers workers and immigrants.
Day laborers are among the communities most impacted by climate change and environmental challenges. From extreme heat and wildfire smoke to flooding and earthquakes, they…
Dear Voz Community and Comrades, The recent election results have left many of us with a mix of emotions as new policies threaten to intensify attacks on immigrant and…
Voz is thrilled to announce that starting on Wednesday, February 1st, 2023, we will be operating out of a new long-term office space at 3575 NE Broadway St, Portland, OR…