Interfaith Worker Justice
Non-profit OrganizationsIllinois, United States11-50 Employees
Interfaith Worker Justice is a United States nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing economic and worker justice, with activity dating back to 1996. It is based in Chicago, Illinois, and coordinates a broad network that includes more than 60 affiliated organizations and more than two dozen worker centers. The group mobilizes people of faith and labor advocates to organize at local, state, and national levels. IWJ integrates education with policy work, providing interfaith resources to help congregations address worker and economic justice issues through worship and community learning. Its advocacy targets wage theft, jobs, paid sick days, workplace standards, and the right to unionize, leveraging its Washington, D.C. presence and a network of affiliates and e-advocates to influence policy at multiple levels.