Starting 2026 with a big win for farmworkers!
Our human trafficking case brought by two Mexican farmworkers who picked blueberries in Michigan has moved forward!! Late last week, a federal court rejected the majority of First Pick’s and other corporate entities’ motions to dismiss, clearing the way for Feliciano and Luis to hold these companies accountable for human trafficking and violations of the Migrant and…
Last chance to give!
The photos below capture some of our favorite moments from 2025—each one reflecting CDM’s impact and your immeasurable support. Help us continue this work in 2026. A gift today helps ensure we start the new year ready to respond quickly, protect workers from urgent threats, and build on the progress we’ve achieved together. Join us…
Help us end the year strong
This year, we defended critical protections, supported workers when they needed it most, and secured meaningful wins that strengthened rights and improved lives. Today we’re proud to share CDM’s 2025 Impact Report, which highlights these victories and the work behind them. Donate today to help CDM enter the new year with the flexibility and resources needed to respond…
This Migrants Day, What Are Migrant Workers Saying?
This International Migrants Day, we’re proud to share a one-page roundup of the most impactful news stories from the past year that highlighted CDM’s work and amplified the voices of migrant workers. In this critical moment, as the administration targets migrant workers and lawmakers push to expand guestworker programs—often while weakening key worker protections—ensuring that migrant…
On Human Rights Day, a Call to Strengthen Worker Protections in the USMCA
This International Human Rights Day, we’re urging the Office of the United States Trade Representative to strengthen migrant worker protections in the United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement (USMCA). Today, as the Labor Council celebrated its third meeting with private and public sessions on the implementation of the USMCA labor chapter, CDM urged all three governments to maintain the Labor Chapter…
Holding FIFA Accountable: Protect Workers Now
Last Friday, the world tuned in as FIFA announced the dates and locations for next year’s World Cup matches. While most people were focused on the match schedules, our team was focused on protections for migrant workers during the games. Immediately following the draw, Ricardo Ortiz, CDM’s Campaign Strategist, met President Sheinbaum and urged her to ensure that…
For the workers who make Thanksgiving possible
The past few weeks have been very busy for all of us at CDM. Here’s a quick recap of everything we’ve been up to to ensure fair wages and strengthened protections for farm and poultry workers whose hard work make Thanksgiving feasts possible for families all across the United States: We strongly opposed the US Department of…
Two surprises with two days to go! Celebrate with us wherever you are!
We’re only two days away from our 20th Anniversary event in Washington, DC! It’s going to be a great night with amazing guests, incredible music, inspiring awardees and delicious food. And today we have two more special surprises to share: The first surprise is that a generous member of CDM’s Board of Directors, Laurie Burgess, has agreed to match…
One 20th anniversary fiesta down, one to go!
Last night we celebrated CDM’s 20th Anniversary in Mexico City. And it was an absolute blast! It was amazing to see so many people who’ve been part of our journey, celebrating the victories of the past 20 years and recommitting to the fight ahead. But I’ll let the photos below speak for themselves. Now, with the…
Just filed! Defending migrant worker protections in court
This week, CDM filed a friend-of-the-court brief opposing employer-led efforts to dismantle key worker protections included in the 2024 H-2 program rule issued by the Biden Administration. From the beginning, corporations and low-road employers pushed back against a few of the rule’s worker-centered provisions. But now, they’re asking the court to throw out the rule entirely. We can’t let…
Stand with us today to defend migrant workers’ protections!
Guestworker visa programs are structurally flawed and they facilitate the abuse and exploitation of migrant workers. Everyday we hear from migrant guestworkers facing wage theft, violence, discrimination, retaliation and human trafficking. Now, members in Congress are seeking to dramatically expand guestworker visa programs and carve out visa cap exceptions for industries that have an extensive…
Delivering Justice Across Borders: New Edition of the Money Transfers to Mexico Manual
Borders should never be barriers to justice. That’s why I’m excited to share that, in collaboration with the Immigrant Justice Clinic at American University Washington College of Law (IJC) and Justice in Motion (JiM), we’ve updated our Money Transfers to Mexico Manual; a key resource that provides critical support for advocates looking to deliver unpaid…