BLACK WORKERS RISING FOR JUSTICE, JOBS, AND DIGNITY

What's Your Power? What's Your Power? What's Your Power?

Our membership campaign,

"What's Your Power," was created to help you recognize that power resides in the collective strength of people who share your experiences, language, workplace, and community. This journey of membership empowers Black workers like YOU to discover and unleash YOUR unique power.

At the Inland Empire Black Worker Center, we don't ask you to imitate past leaders. Instead, we urge you to embrace your individual strengths. Together, we will build a formidable force that demands quality jobs, justice, and dignity, fostering an environment where Black families thrive.

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'What's Your Power' is more than a campaign; it's a movement.

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Use #WhatsYourPower to connect with others, celebrate your strength, and amplify the collective voice of the Inland Empire Black Worker community

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OUR MISSION

The Mission of the Inland Empire Black Worker Center is to build a Black worker-led movement that successfully organizes for quality jobs, and economic and social mobility, and advocates for policies through cultural practices that ensure Black workers, their families, and the community thrives.

WHO WE ARE

Established in 2021, The Inland Empire Black Worker Center has convened union organizers, community builders, educators and faith leaders to address the regional unemployment crisis within the Black community living in the IE. We need a space for Black workers to come together, learn together, analyze what's happening in the economy together and develop solutions together.

About IEBWC

For whom is this Water Industry Pre-Apprenticeship Training?

Workers from historically underrepresented and disadvantaged communities including:

Workers from Black communities
Workers in communities where there is a disproportionate burden of income and environmental inequality

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EVENTS

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RESOURCES

Read the latest reports regarding Black workers in the Inland Empire.

PRESS

See what we have been up to in the community.

CHECK OUT THE LATEST NEWS

News

The Power of Breaks: Prioritizing Well-being for Black Workers in California

For Black workers in California, the pressures can be even more pronounced, with systemic challenges and historical inequalities exacerbating the need for self-care. In this article, we'll delve into the benefits of taking breaks, the alarming statistics of overwork and burnout among Black workers, and how California's labor laws aim to address these issues.

Minimum Wage Is On The Rise #BlackStability

As of January 1, 2024, California’s minimum wage has increased from $15.50 per hour to $16 per hour. In addition, the minimum wage for fast food employees who qualify is $20 per hour, and this change was effective on April 1, 2024.

Empowering the Black Community: Know Your Rights Edition

Welcome to "Inside The Organization" with Associate Director Monet Warren! In this month's episode, we're diving deep into the theme "All Black Everything: Know Your Rights." Join us as Monet shares her insights and perspectives on this critical topic.