Team, today is May Day, otherwise known as International Workers' Day — a day to honor the inherent dignity of labor and to advocate for the rights of workers across the world.

It is an exciting time for the workers’ rights movement in the United States. Here at NILC, we are fighting alongside a broad movement of labor leaders and immigrants’ rights activists to improve working conditions for all — regardless of where we’re from or where we were born. And we are inviting you to join that movement too.

Today, we are sharing our call to Congress to pass the Protect Our Workers from Exploitation and Retaliation (POWER) Act. This legislation would defend the rights of immigrant workers and empower them to safely fight back against abusive working conditions and employers.

All workers, regardless of their immigration status, deserve safe working conditions and the ability to speak up when their rights are violated. When more people can safely report and hold abusive employers accountable, workplaces improve for everyone.

Team, along with everyone on this incredible team, we need your help to make sure Congress heeds our urgent call to pass this bill.

Will you take meaningful action this May Day to support immigrant workers? Please join us in urging Congress to pass the POWER Act >>>

Thank you for acting in solidarity with workers everywhere.

Raha Wala
Vice President, Strategic Partnerships & Advocacy
National Immigration Law Center