This Spring we launched our first series of workshops tailored to back-of-house immigrant workers with the goal of expanding safety at work. We leaned into our inner wisdom and the collective’s, to craft the tools and create the confidence to…

El Comité de Trabajadorxs played a vital role in centering the voices of immigrant restaurant workers in the passage of Philadelphia’s historic POWER Act. At several public hearings, multiple workers bravely testified in Spanish, sharing firsthand experiences of wage theft,…

In South Philadelphia, the impact of gentrification has been felt acutely by long-standing Black, Brown, and immigrant communities. At 215PA, we are working to bridge divides and unite these diverse groups in the fight against displacement and economic inequality. Our…

At the core of 215 People’s Alliance’s (215PA) work is a commitment to political education and empowerment. By providing community members with the tools and knowledge to understand and engage in the political landscape, 215PA fosters a culture of informed…

The 215 People’s Alliance (215PA) emerged as a grassroots movement in 2015, fueled by a deep commitment to unite Philadelphia’s multiracial, working-class communities. From its inception, 215PA has focused on addressing the urgent needs of its members—parents, students, workers, and…

The first time Yuris Reyes asked for paid sick leave, she was turned down. “My bosses told me that paid sick leave was only for the managers and not something I was entitled to,” says the Philadelphia restaurant worker. That…

‘We are human beings and we deserve respect.’ Philly workers hold a summit to advocate for their rights Organized by the Philly chapter of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, the Philly Workers Fight Back Summit brought together workers from different…

“My life,” says Julie Slavet, “is all about tires.” Slavet is exaggerating — but only slightly. As the executive director of the Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership, part of her job is to help improve Tacony Creek Park, a 300-acre preserve in Northeast…

Through a grant program in its second year, organizations like El Comité de Trabajadorxs de Restaurantes and Philly Black Worker Project are teaming up with Philly’s labor department to reach workers. The city of Philadelphia’s Office of Worker Protection has…