MRNY promotes the right
of all workers to a living
wage, dignity, and freedom
to organize on the job. We have:
Led the campaign to win the
landmark state-level Wage
Theft Prevention Act, which
quadruples penalties for wage
theft and protects workers from
retaliation, making New York
the national leader in the fight
against wage theft.
Won $15 million in back wages
and damages for exploited
workers through legal
representation.
Trained 10,000 workers how to
stand up for their rights, health,
and safety on the job.
Provided job training,
certifications and placement to
1,000 people each year.
2012 SPOTLIGHT: MRNY launched a campaign organizing
car wash workers with New York
Communities for Change and the
support of the RWDSU. Workers
at four car washes have already
voted to form unions in one of
NYC 's most exploitative industries.
"Today, with 12,600 dues-paying members, MRNY is a unique amalgam of worker center, legal clinic, citizenship school, mutual aid society, policy shop, protest factory and church. Its four offices in Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and Long Island are an egalitarian oasis for members, who gather there for conversation and classes..."