In 2006, the Tompkins County Workers’ Center (TCWC) started a Living Wage Employer Certification Program. It was the first in the country and it is now becoming the foundation for a NATIONAL Living Wage movement. This coming week of November 15th-21st is International Living Wage Week! The TCWC is excited to be partnering with the […]
As the VERY FIRST organization to certify employers as being Living Wage in the country back in 2006, the Tompkins County Workers’ Center (TCWC) is proud to announce that the week of November 15th-21st as International Living Wage Week! Living Wage Week is a big deal in other countries like the United Kingdom. The TCWC […]
The Mission of the Tompkins County Workers’ Center is to stand up with all people treated unfairly at work. We will support, advocate for, and seek to empower each other to create a more just community and world. The TCWC is committed to grassroots community organizing centering the voice of people most impacted by economic […]
Workers at Cayuga Ridge Nursing @ Rehabilitation are fighting for a contract with good wages and benefits that will help to retain staff to provide quality care our local residents deserve. Please sign their petition in support of the fight!Further issues in our fight include: Management contract proposals include meager wage increases and concessions in […]
The Tompkins County Workers’ Center often advises and supports workers who feel that there need to be improvements made in their workplace (be it improvements in pay, hours, safety, workload, or other terms of employment) that they can act in concert with each other to bring about change in their workplace. In addition, the action […]