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Events & Updates

BUILDING WORKER POWER, ADVANCING RACIAL JUSTICE AND ORGANIZING

TO BUILD A SOCIAL MOVEMENT

Updates

Our New Executive Director, Lisa Cooks

On behalf of the board and staff of the New Orleans Workers’ Center for Racial Justice, we are delighted to welcome Lisa Cook into the role of Executive Director of the organization

Worker Support

Healthcare & Benefits Workshop

Getting access to affordable, quality healthcare is complicated for many workers. The Worker Health Access Exchange will bring together workers, healthcare advocates, and community organizations to share resources and learn from one another. Join us for this healthcare workshop focused on resource sharing and learning to navigate the complexities of healthcare applications.


Date TBD

Events

August Action Committee Meeting

25 de agosto de 2026 a las 19:30:00

The upcoming Action Committee meeting will be done alongside a bar crawl down Decatur Street - a great way to get involved in our service industry outreach!

Events

Sip & Spill Session

1 de septiembre de 2026 a las 12:00:00

Work in the service industry? Join us for a Sip & Spill session with other people in the industry - an afternoon of drinks and conversations about what we’re facing at work.

Events

September Policy & Research Committee

21 de septiembre de 2026 a las 16:00:00

The Research and Policy Committee works to transform workers’ experiences into policy solutions. Members help research issues, advocate for legislative change, and ensure that the voices of directly impacted workers are represented in public decision-making.

Events

2026 Warrant Clinic

26 de septiembre de 2026 a las 8:30:00

Our Warrant Clinic helps Orleans Parish residents resolve traffic fines, municipal warrants, driver's license issues, and other legal barriers that can prevent people from accessing employment and stability. By removing these barriers, we're helping workers move forward while building stronger communities.

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