Organization dedicated to improving the lives of day laborers in the United States LOS ANGELES (April 7, 2016) – The Norman Lear Center’s Popular Music Project is proud to announce the National Day Laborer Organizing Network as its 2016-2017 Distinguished Artist in Residence. The National Day Laborer Organizing Network (NDLON) was officially founded in July…
For Immediate ReleaseApril 1, 2016Contact: Armando Carmona, armando@ndlon.org, (323) 250-3018 RELEASE: Day Laborer Organizations host OSHA Health and Safety Training to Emphasize Spanish Language Certification and Worker Justice LOS ANGELES, CA— In partnership with the United Steelworkers Union, the National Day Laborer Organizing Network, with the support of The Labor Institute began the first national…
For Immediate ReleaseMarch 17, 2016Contact: Olga Tomchin, 402-650-2339, olga@ndlon.org Beyond Inspections, We Need Consequences for Human Rights Violations in DHS Prisons Los Angeles, CA–In response to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) statement that it will begin conducting unannounced inspections at immigration detention centers, the National Day Laborer Organizing…
For Immediate Release?March 16, 2016?Contact: Cal Soto, csoto@ndlon.org Pasadena Resident, Florentino Ceron, Demands End of Wage Theft at Chris’ Korean BBQ in Pasadena Florentino Ceron was deprived of wages from local restaurant, Gaon, now called Chris’ Korean BBQ located at 2063 East Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena, CA. What: A public demand for unpaid wagesWhen: Wednesday,…
For Immediate Release // Excuse Cross Postings Tuesday, September 22, 2015 Contact: Claudia Bautista, cbautista@ndlon.org, (310) 909-3917 REACTION: L.A. Sheriff Reverses Course on Jail Deportations Los Angeles, CA – In response to the newly released draft Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department Report Back Regarding the Priority Enforcement Program (PEP), Pablo Alvarado, Director for the National Day…
Watch the livestream of the Town Hall event on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2015 from 6-8pm. Find more information below and at the Facebook Event link here:https://www.facebook.com/events/387369428128097/ Recent events have underscored the significance of community policing initiatives and amplified the importance of trust in law enforcement. With immigration reform stalled in Congress and DAPA/the expansion of…
For Immediate Release // Excuse Cross Postings // Please Forward Date: June 19, 2015Contact: Claudia Bautista, cbautista@ndlon.org, (310) 909-3917 Sparking Community Anger, Los Angeles County Sheriff Department will Implement Controversial Deportation ProgramCommunity Organizations Demand Real Opportunity for Input as 90 Day Deadline Looms On May 12th, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted to…
For Immediate Release: June 17, 2015Contact: Jessica Vosburgh: 203.415.8368, jvosburgh@ndlon.org LOCAL AND NATIONAL MUSICIANS, ADVOCATES GATHER OUTSIDE ETOWAH JAIL TO SERENADE DETAINEES IN CELEBRATION OF FATHER’S DAYConcert is part of Chant Down the Walls series outside of immigration detention centers GADSDEN, Alabama — This Saturday afternoon musicians, artists, advocates, and families from around Alabama and…
On Saturday, May 30th, 2015, the Black Alliance for Just Immigration (BAJI) will be leading a multi-racial network of Undocumented Youth, Faith Leaders, Immigrant Rights Activists, and Community Members in Northern and Southern California on a “Free the People” caravan to Mesa Verde Detention Facility in Bakersfield CA. The event will take place from 2:00…
For Immediate Release // Excuse cross-postingMay 22, 2015Contact: Olga Tomchin, (402) 650-2339, olga@ndlon.org Abolish Immigration Detention The National Day Laborer Organizing Network (NDLON) welcomes the growing consensus that it is time to end the U.S.’s immoral immigration detention system. In just the last two weeks, House of Representatives members demanded for an immediate end to…