AUGUST 4, 2023 — The Illinois Temp Worker Fairness & Safety Act (TWFSA), signed into law in August 2023, raises the bar for temp worker protections across the country. Temp workers have known what they deserve for their labor for years, and it's about time the law recognizes that - key provisions of Illinois’ TWFSA include equal pay for equal work, improved training & safety standards and stronger enforcement tools to hold staffing agencies accountable when they violate the law. NLAN was proud to support the passage of this law alongside leaders at Chicago Workers Collaborative and Temp Worker Justice.
Read MoreSummer 2023 - Grassroots Law and Organizing and Chicago Workers Collaborative are excited to announce that we are holding Labor-Based Deferred Action clinics to support workers seeking deferred action amidst workplace rights violations. If you're a lawyer, law student or advocate interested in volunteering or learning more, fill out this form.
Read MoreNLAN’s Executive Director Sheila Maddali has been selected as a 2022 Echoing Green Fellow for the innovative law & organizing work she leads at NLAN. She is one of 20 leaders selected for their bold ideas for and devotion to advancing justice in their communities. Check out the rest of the amazing fellows and the work they're doing to disrupt injustice and build power here.
Read MoreAUGUST 2, 2022 — NLAN’s Executive Director Sheila Maddali is a finalist for the Echoing Green Fellowship. Congratulations, Sheila!
Read MoreFEBRUARY 28, 2022 — NBWC & NLAN are proud to announce the launch of BLACK, an initiative that provides educational resources, legal services, and support to Black people working in low-wage industries. Stay tuned for more!
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