2022-01-21T07:27:38-08:00 2021-06-30 200713860 James M Babic PC 6414 Sinclair Ave Berwyn IL 60402 990 2020-07-01 800792786 Warehouse Workers Justice Center Inc WARE 7734053022 37 S Ashland First Floor Chicago IL 60607 Marcos Ceniceros Interim Exec Dir 2022-01-21 true Marcos Ceniceros 999009999 James M Babic CPA P00237741 7087497030 X 2 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2020 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z Jose Olivia 37 S Ashland First Floor Chicago IL 60607 1288707 false X www.ww4j.org X 2013 IL Warehouse Workers for Justice is a worker center fighting for stable, living-wage jobs in warehouses and distribution centers. We educate workers about labor rights, teach folks how to enforce their rights, organize in the workplace and community and fight for public and private policies that promote full-time work at decent wages in the warehouse industry. 7 7 10 0 233595 731107 117921 557600 0 415 0 351931 1288707 0 0 233197 622229 0 74555 159619 294008 392816 916237 -40885 372470 159194 547261 33297 48894 125897 498367 Warehouse Workers for Justice is a worker center fighting for stable, living-wage jobs in warehouses and distribution centers. We educate workers about labor rights, teach folks how to enforce their rights, organize in the workplace and community and fight for public and private policies that promote full-time work at decent wages in the warehouse industry. false false 783377 WWJ trains workers on their legal right to come together in the workplace and fight to make things better. We teach workers how to organize to win improvements such as raises, paid sick days and holidays, better safety conditions and a voice at the workplace. WWJ fights to hold warehouse operators accountable for the well-being of contracted and temp workers in their facilities. We educate warehouse workers on basic labor rights and help workers develop strategies to enforce their rights. WWJ works with government agencies at the local, state and federal levels to identify and target abusive employers, and we refer workers to trusted attorneys to pursue justice in the courts. Most importantly, WWJ trains warehouse workers on how to come together to hold their own employers accountable.WWJC held ongoing beginning and advanced training programs on:Health and SafetyOrganizing to enforce Workplace RightsYour Legal Rights in the WorkplaceStopping Sexual HarrassmentCriminal Background Checks: Know Your RightsCommunicating our Story to the PublicUnderstanding the Global Supply ChainSince 2009 WWJ has won:Over $2 million in recovered stolen wagesWarehouse employers and temp agencies use a range of schemes to cheat workers out of their pay. WWJ takes action to fight abuses such as missing hours, short checks, illegal paycheck deductions and fees, unpaid show-up pay, payroll card abuses, unpaid overtime, payroll card abuses and more. Over $10 million in wage increases When WWJ opened its doors, warehouse wages averaged $9/hour. Through protests, strikes, petitions, community delegations, public outcry and organizing, WWJ has successfully raised wages in key facilities in the Chicago distribution hub. While some wage rates are still below the $15/hr that workers deserve, these improvements show that when workers organize, things get better.Paid sick days for temp workersWhen warehouse workers get sick or need to care for an ill loved one, they are often punished. For temp workers, paid time off is unheard of. But with support from WWJ, temp workers in the import supply chain of a major retailer united their co-workers and forced their employer to offer paid sick days. An end to the "piece rate" system in large retail distribution centersWhen WWJ began operation in 2009, warehouse operators commonly paid workers using a piece-rate system. This scheme, often called "production pay", involved paying a team of two workers a set amount for unloading a shipping container. Over time, this rate was lowered to the point where a worker's pay was often less than minimum wage. In addition, workers were not paid time between unloading containers. Through legal tactics and organizing, WWJ successfully eliminated this practice in the largest warehouses in the Chicago distribution hub. Reinstatement of dozens of workers unjustly firedMost warehouse workers have little job security. But WWJ has worked to win reinstatement for workers who are unfairly fired. We have successfully won jobs back for workers fired for retaliation for speaking up about sexual harassment or safety abuses, as well as workers fired discriminatorily or in retaliation for exercising their right to organize. WWJ assists workers in asserting their legal rights to seek justice when fired unjustly.?Safety improvements in large retail distribution centersWorkers shouldn't have to risk death or serious injury so that retailers can continue to make money. Unfortunately, warehouse work is still among the most dangerous jobs in the US. WWJ has won many safety improvements in Chicago area warehouses, including replaces storage racks, new dock plates, heating and cooling systems, better safety equipment, enhanced training and more. In addition, WWJ works closely with OSHA officials to ensure legal compliance in area warehouses. 783377 true true true true false false false false false false true false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 false 10 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 7 7 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true false false false false false IL X X X Elizabeth Foster 7734053022 37 S Ashland First Floor Chicago IL 60607 X Roberto Clack Executive Director 40.00 0.00 63333 0 0 Jose Olivia President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Carl Rosen Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Bernadette Quasie Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Alex Han Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Lorraine Edwards Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Armando Robles Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Trina Tocco Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 63333 0 false false false 0 731107 731107 Contract fees and awards 555467 555467 Legal settlements 2133 2133 557600 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other income 0 1288707 557600 0 0 0 0 63333 53833 3167 6333 0 450061 370478 31429 48154 0 60144 49708 4053 6383 48691 40242 3281 5168 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6625 6625 13382 11060 902 1420 0 0 37008 30586 2494 3928 32268 32268 0 0 0 0 413 341 28 44 8750 7232 590 928 Subcontractors 130049 130049 Printing and Publications 19770 19770 Software, technology, database 13181 10894 888 1399 Telecommunications 6876 5683 463 730 25686 14608 11010 68 916237 783377 58305 74555 1902 199922 0 154456 330665 0 0 0 0 0 1536 3399 12388 413 11975 0 0 0 0 1300 1300 159194 547261 28297 34287 14607 5000 33297 48894 X 89230 345710 36667 152657 125897 498367 159194 547261 372470 X false true X true false X 258880 427944 390410 237189 731107 2045530 0 0 258880 427944 390410 237189 731107 2045530 1015507 1030023 0 0 0 2045530 717966 0.50350 0.36000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 883 false false 883 883 915354 916237 162436 40609 false 83618 78559 162436 324613 486920 1320 820 883 3023 20905 19640 40609 81154 121731 1320 1320 Part I-A, Line 1 - Direct and Indirect Political Campaign Activities Meet with elected government officials to influence legislation affecting warehouse workers. 12388 413 11975 11975 X 1288707 1288707 1288707 916237 916237 916237 Part X : FIN48 Footnote WWJC is exempt from federal taxes under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. It qualifies for charitable contributions under Section 170(b)(1)(A), and has been classified as an organization that is not a private foundation under Section 509(a)(2). WWJC's management has determined that FASB ASC 740-10, which addresses accounting for uncertainty in income taxes, has no effect on its financial statements due to WWJC's tax-exempt status. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process No review was or will be conducted. Form 990, Part VI, Line 18: Explanation of Other Means Forms Available For Public Inspection A complete copy of from 990 is posted on the web-site of the Illinois Attorney General, which open to the general public. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available Disclosure of governing documents, policies, and financial statements are made available to the general public upon written request.