Warehouse Workers Justice Center

Organization Overview

Warehouse Workers Justice Center is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Warehouse Workers Justice Center employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Warehouse Workers Justice Center is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2021, Warehouse Workers Justice Center generated $1.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 31.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $916.2k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 23.7% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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WAREHOUSE WORKERS FOR JUSTICE IS A WORKER CENTER FIGHTING FOR STABLE, LIVING-WAGE JOBS IN WAREHOUSES AND DISTRIBUTION CENTERS. WE EDUCATE WORKERS ABOUT LABOR RIGHTS, TEACH FOLKS HOW TO ENFORCE THEIR RIGHTS, ORGANIZE IN THE WORKPLACE AND COMMUNITY AND FIGHT FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE POLICIES THAT PROMOTE FULL-TIME WORK AT DECENT WAGES IN THE WAREHOUSE INDUSTRY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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WWJ TRAINS WORKERS ON THEIR LEGAL RIGHT TO COME TOGETHER IN THE WORKPLACE AND FIGHT TO MAKE THINGS BETTER. WE TEACH WORKERS HOW TO ORGANIZE TO WIN IMPROVEMENTS SUCH AS RAISES, PAID SICK DAYS AND HOLIDAYS, BETTER SAFETY CONDITIONS AND A VOICE AT THE WORKPLACE. WWJ FIGHTS TO HOLD WAREHOUSE OPERATORS ACCOUNTABLE FOR THE WELL-BEING OF CONTRACTED AND TEMP WORKERS IN THEIR FACILITIES. WE EDUCATE WAREHOUSE WORKERS ON BASIC LABOR RIGHTS AND HELP WORKERS DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO ENFORCE THEIR RIGHTS. WWJ WORKS WITH GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AT THE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LEVELS TO IDENTIFY AND TARGET ABUSIVE EMPLOYERS, AND WE REFER WORKERS TO TRUSTED ATTORNEYS TO PURSUE JUSTICE IN THE COURTS. MOST IMPORTANTLY, WWJ TRAINS WAREHOUSE WORKERS ON HOW TO COME TOGETHER TO HOLD THEIR OWN EMPLOYERS ACCOUNTABLE.WWJC HELD ONGOING BEGINNING AND ADVANCED TRAINING PROGRAMS ON:HEALTH AND SAFETYORGANIZING TO ENFORCE WORKPLACE RIGHTSYOUR LEGAL RIGHTS IN THE WORKPLACESTOPPING SEXUAL HARRASSMENTCRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS: KNOW YOUR RIGHTSCOMMUNICATING OUR STORY TO THE PUBLICUNDERSTANDING THE GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAINSINCE 2009 WWJ HAS WON:OVER $2 MILLION IN RECOVERED STOLEN WAGESWAREHOUSE EMPLOYERS AND TEMP AGENCIES USE A RANGE OF SCHEMES TO CHEAT WORKERS OUT OF THEIR PAY. WWJ TAKES ACTION TO FIGHT ABUSES SUCH AS MISSING HOURS, SHORT CHECKS, ILLEGAL PAYCHECK DEDUCTIONS AND FEES, UNPAID SHOW-UP PAY, PAYROLL CARD ABUSES, UNPAID OVERTIME, PAYROLL CARD ABUSES AND MORE. OVER $10 MILLION IN WAGE INCREASES WHEN WWJ OPENED ITS DOORS, WAREHOUSE WAGES AVERAGED $9/HOUR. THROUGH PROTESTS, STRIKES, PETITIONS, COMMUNITY DELEGATIONS, PUBLIC OUTCRY AND ORGANIZING, WWJ HAS SUCCESSFULLY RAISED WAGES IN KEY FACILITIES IN THE CHICAGO DISTRIBUTION HUB. WHILE SOME WAGE RATES ARE STILL BELOW THE $15/HR THAT WORKERS DESERVE, THESE IMPROVEMENTS SHOW THAT WHEN WORKERS ORGANIZE, THINGS GET BETTER.PAID SICK DAYS FOR TEMP WORKERSWHEN WAREHOUSE WORKERS GET SICK OR NEED TO CARE FOR AN ILL LOVED ONE, THEY ARE OFTEN PUNISHED. FOR TEMP WORKERS, PAID TIME OFF IS UNHEARD OF. BUT WITH SUPPORT FROM WWJ, TEMP WORKERS IN THE IMPORT SUPPLY CHAIN OF A MAJOR RETAILER UNITED THEIR CO-WORKERS AND FORCED THEIR EMPLOYER TO OFFER PAID SICK DAYS. AN END TO THE "PIECE RATE" SYSTEM IN LARGE RETAIL DISTRIBUTION CENTERSWHEN WWJ BEGAN OPERATION IN 2009, WAREHOUSE OPERATORS COMMONLY PAID WORKERS USING A PIECE-RATE SYSTEM. THIS SCHEME, OFTEN CALLED "PRODUCTION PAY", INVOLVED PAYING A TEAM OF TWO WORKERS A SET AMOUNT FOR UNLOADING A SHIPPING CONTAINER. OVER TIME, THIS RATE WAS LOWERED TO THE POINT WHERE A WORKER'S PAY WAS OFTEN LESS THAN MINIMUM WAGE. IN ADDITION, WORKERS WERE NOT PAID TIME BETWEEN UNLOADING CONTAINERS. THROUGH LEGAL TACTICS AND ORGANIZING, WWJ SUCCESSFULLY ELIMINATED THIS PRACTICE IN THE LARGEST WAREHOUSES IN THE CHICAGO DISTRIBUTION HUB. REINSTATEMENT OF DOZENS OF WORKERS UNJUSTLY FIREDMOST WAREHOUSE WORKERS HAVE LITTLE JOB SECURITY. BUT WWJ HAS WORKED TO WIN REINSTATEMENT FOR WORKERS WHO ARE UNFAIRLY FIRED. WE HAVE SUCCESSFULLY WON JOBS BACK FOR WORKERS FIRED FOR RETALIATION FOR SPEAKING UP ABOUT SEXUAL HARASSMENT OR SAFETY ABUSES, AS WELL AS WORKERS FIRED DISCRIMINATORILY OR IN RETALIATION FOR EXERCISING THEIR RIGHT TO ORGANIZE. WWJ ASSISTS WORKERS IN ASSERTING THEIR LEGAL RIGHTS TO SEEK JUSTICE WHEN FIRED UNJUSTLY.?SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS IN LARGE RETAIL DISTRIBUTION CENTERSWORKERS SHOULDN'T HAVE TO RISK DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY SO THAT RETAILERS CAN CONTINUE TO MAKE MONEY. UNFORTUNATELY, WAREHOUSE WORK IS STILL AMONG THE MOST DANGEROUS JOBS IN THE US. WWJ HAS WON MANY SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS IN CHICAGO AREA WAREHOUSES, INCLUDING REPLACES STORAGE RACKS, NEW DOCK PLATES, HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEMS, BETTER SAFETY EQUIPMENT, ENHANCED TRAINING AND MORE. IN ADDITION, WWJ WORKS CLOSELY WITH OSHA OFFICIALS TO ENSURE LEGAL COMPLIANCE IN AREA WAREHOUSES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Roberto Clack
Executive Director
$63,333
Jose Olivia
President
$0
Carl Rosen
Treasurer
$0
Bernadette Quasie
Director
$0
Lorraine Edwards
Director
$0
Armando Robles
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$731,107
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$731,107
Total Program Service Revenue$557,600
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,288,707

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Warehouse Workers Justice Center has recieved totaling $258,750.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
United States Energy Foundation

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO BUILD A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE.

$100,000
United Working Families

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: DONATION

$43,750
Sierra Club Foundation

Oakland, CA

PURPOSE: TO ENSURE UNIVERSAL ACCESS TO MUNICIPAL WATER, ENACT CLEAN CLOSURE OF EXISTING COAL ASH PITS, AND SUPPORT REGION-WIDE JUST TRANSITION INITIATIVES IN NORTHWEST INDIANA

$40,000
Jobs With Justice Education Fund

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: TO EDUCATE AND ENGAGE AMAZON WAREHOUSE WORKERS

$25,000
Chicago Foundation For Women

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: ORGANIZING WOMEN WAREHOUSE WORKERS

$20,000
Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: General operating support

$10,000
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