Voz Workers' Rights Education Project

Mission

Voz is a worker-led organization that empowers diverse day laborers (including domestic workers) and immigrants to improve their working conditions and protect civil rights through leadership development, organizing, education and economic opportunity.

Bottom Line for Portland

✨ Voz is Oregon’s only worker-led nonprofit defending the rights and dignity of day laborers and domestic workers. We connect immigrant workers with fair-wage jobs, combat wage theft, and organize for justice, safety, and collective power.

🚨 In a moment of growing hostility toward immigrants and working-class communities, Voz stands as a frontline defense. Through worker-led campaigns like Free Jorge Luis and Adopt a Corner PDX, we are building networks of protection and solidarity to confront detention, discrimination, and exploitation.

⚒️ Founded by day laborers who organized for survival and dignity, Voz continues that legacy by ensuring those most impacted lead the way. Our Day Laborer Committee drives decisions, advocacy, and education that strengthen our entire community. At Voz, we believe one truth above all: Solo el pueblo salva al pueblo — only the people save the people.

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📣 "If it weren’t for Voz, surviving without connections or jobs would be difficult. I wasn’t able to support my family before I came to Voz, but now, because of the jobs I get from the Worker Center, I can pay my rent and support my family back home in my country. Voz is here for everyone. If you need skilled laborers, we’re ready to help. And for those who want to donate, know that your support goes a long way, as Voz never asks for anything in return. Your friend in need is your friend indeed.” - Augustine, Day Laborer from Sierra Leone

📣 "Voz is a lifesaver for many people who need help - people who are immigrants, who don’t have families, who don’t have anywhere else to go. Voz supports them, helps orient them, and helps them look for work opportunities and trainings. With Voz, you feel that you aren’t alone, and that you have a family and a community.” - Sergio, Day Laborer from Mexico and Vice-President of the Day Laborer Committee