Nothing Moves Without Us.
Building power with warehouse workers to win safe, secure, high-paying jobs in Illinois’ logistics industry.
Our Mission
Warehouse Workers for Justice is a worker center that organizes with workers to build power and win safe, secure, high-paying jobs in the Illinois logistics industry.
Through organizing, outreach, and advocacy, we give warehouse workers the tools they need to fight for a better future where working class people and their families don’t have to struggle every day to meet basic needs.
Accessibility and solidarity are key to being able to fight for your rights at work and in your community. All of our work is based on these principles. We are proud to be able to provide access to information, training and resources for workers who are ready to join our community of allies fighting for the just future that we all deserve, starting on the warehouse floor.
What We Do
Community Outreach
Providing access to resources that can help workers live better lives is vital to our mission.
Worker Organizing
Our organizers are in the field every day to build power for and with warehouse workers.
Legislative Advocacy
We advocate for laws that will protect workers as they fight for justice in their communities.
WWJ Spotlight
Worker Testimonials
“[WWJ] came into my community to help … not just with words, but with action … They’re helping with expungements, seals, jobs, education, and these are the things that we need ... I applaud them for coming in and helping us find out the things that we can do to help ourselves grow.”
Freddy, record relief participant
“Before coming to Warehouse Workers for Justice ... we didn't know our rights, we felt alone. But now, we are here to let all workers know: whether you are gay, straight, trans or non-binary, citizens or not, you have rights and you are not alone.”
Jesús, warehouse worker and DALE participant
“[WWJ Organizing Director] Maria came to us to teach us about our rights and there was fear but we believed and we knew we had to do something. The results that me and my colleagues have had encouraged me to keep fighting.”
Flor, warehouse worker and DALE participant
“Gracias a la organización, Warehouse Workers for Justice, agarre mi permiso de trabajo y este, la verdad recibí mucha ayuda por parte de ellos, ustedes se pueden animar si sufren del maltrato en el trabajo, levanten la voz, organicen, pueden venirse con nosotros.”
Fernando, warehouse worker and DALE participant
“I am a firm believer that WWJ and its leaders embody the spirit of solidarity that propels us forward, urging us to strive for fairness, equity, and justice in every aspect of our lives.”
State Representative Dagmara Avelar, former warehouse worker
“I got in trouble in ‘89. It was 1410 probation that was not supposed to stay on my record, but anytime they pull it up, they can see and it’s holding me back. Warehouse Workers for Justice are here to help me get that taken care of and it’s been a great experience.”
Charles, record relief participant
Stronger in Solidarity
For over 15 years, we have been fighting for better jobs alongside warehouse workers in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Each victory has been the result of community power and solidarity.
Because of our growing community of workers, partners, and allies like you, we are able to take on fights we’d never before imagined, and we’re just getting started!
