For the last almost 20 years, we’ve had the privilege of working with thousands of migrant worker women who migrate to the United States, leaving family and friends behind in search of a better future. This International Women’s Day, we celebrate them – for their strength, their courage and their leadership. We celebrate the courage…
Oscar Onadia, an immigrant from Burkina Faso, courageously filed a class-action lawsuit against the City of New York, eventually obtaining a settlement of $92.5 million dollars for more than 20,000 people. The class members —immigrants and US citizens alike— were unjustly detained between 1997 and 2012 by the New York City Department of Corrections beyond their…
For nearly 20 years, CDM has been on the frontlines ensuring workers build their power and are able to stand up for their rights. At this moment, when migrant workers are under attack, our commitment to this work is steadfast and more critical than ever. CDM was built to meet moments of vulnerability and we intend, as…
From labor-based deferred action clinics and know your rights trainings to strengthened protections in the H-2 programs, this year was filled with powerful moments for migrant justice. And they were all thanks to the support of people like you, who believe in our vision and trust in our work. As we move into 2025, we want…
This International Migrants Day we are celebrating a new rule that strengthens protections for migrant guestworkers in the H-2 program. The rule, which was announced yesterday by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), will make it easier for migrant workers to access key existing worker protections. A few highlights: Visa potability: In theory, visa portability was…
Last week, our team led seven know your rights workshops for farmworkers in Maryland and Virginia. These trainings are part of the Farm Labor Stabilization Protection Pilot Program (FLSP), a USDA program to support employers in ensuring safe and healthy workplaces for farmworkers. In just three days, we were able to train over 120 workers, including H-2A workers,…
Maximo applied for deferred action, an immigration protection for workers involved in labor disputes, during our first pro se deferred action clinic in North Carolina last year. Maximo’s employer had forced him and his colleagues to work in the sweet potato fields under extreme heat without sufficient water or breaks. As a result, one worker died…
We’re thrilled to introduce you to Julia Solórzano, CDM’s new Director of Litigation! Julia brings deep empathy and vast experience litigating cases on behalf of migrant workers, and we couldn’t be happier to have her on our team! A little bit about Julia: Before joining CDM, Julia was a Senior Staff Attorney with the Southern Poverty…
It’s been a whirlwind of a week —I have so much to share with you! Here are three exciting updates: Update # 1 – Immigration protections for workers involved in labor disputes can now be granted for up to 4 years! After months of advocating alongside allied organizations, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agreed…
A few weeks ago, 17 State Attorneys General, growers and big-time farmers filed a suit against the U.S. Department of Labor to stop the new farmworker protection rule from going into effect. We cannot let this happen. Today, we filed a motion to intervene in the lawsuit to ensure that our organization and migrant agricultural workers…