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Damayan Worker's Academy


  • Damayan Migrant Workers Association 406 West 40th Street New York, NY, 10018 United States (map)

Kumusta ho, mga ka-Damayan! Sana ho makasama kayo sa DAMAYAN WORKERS ACADEMY sa Sabado, Oct 12, 10-2pm sa Woodside On The Move, 51-23B Queens Blvd, Woodside, NY 11377 (btwn 52 St & Queens Blvd)! 

In these unpredictable times and the upcoming US elections, it is even more critical for fellow Filipino migrant workers to feel safe by sticking together and getting organized! Let’s learn about immigration and labor rights to protect ourselves and our community.  

Agenda: 

  • 4-part workshop series featuring sharing of migration stories, know your immigration and labor rights, labor trafficking 101, and Damayan orientation. 

  • Open to all, and Zoom will be provided

  • STRONGLY ENCOURAGED IN-PERSON attendance for those with immigration, possible labor trafficking, or wage-theft legal case

  • Participants must complete all four workshops to receive a certificate

  • Lunch and drinks will be provided.

Workshop 1: Saturday, Oct 12, 10am-3pm

Weaving Our Collective Stories of Migration

Workshop 2: Saturday, Oct 26, 10am-3pm

Know Your Immigration Rights w/ Atty Alex, NYLAG

Workshop 3: Saturday, Nov 9, 10am-3pm

Know Your Labor Rights w/ Atty David, CMS 

Labor Trafficking Workshop 101 

Workshop 4: Saturday, Nov 23, 10am-3pm

Damayan Orientation, Graduation

Guest Atty Meredith, TRJ


Sign up TODAY: damayanmigrants.org/24WA1

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