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The Fair Workplace Collaborative (FWC) is dedicated to extending worker protections across Santa Clara County, providing worker rights education and compliance information to small business owners.

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Through the Trades Orientation Program(TOP), one-year apprenticeship readiness program to help people get started in construction careers. we’re expanding pathways into high-road construction trades for under-represented communities.

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Workers Are Setting the Rules for AI in Silicon Valley

April 10, 2026

AI is being deployed in the institutions working people depend on most: hospitals, benefits offices,…

San Jose Votes to Restrict Flock Cameras.

March 16, 2026

On March 10, the San José City Council voted unanimously to adopt new safeguards for…

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Grassroots organizing & public policy innovation for a just economy

Based in Silicon Valley, Working Partnerships USA leads collaborative campaigns for good jobs, healthy communities, inclusive growth and a vibrant democracy.

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Who should decide how AI shapes our future—corpora Who should decide how AI shapes our future—corporations or communities?

AI is already changing how we work, access services, and participate in public life. But these technologies don't have to serve only the interests of billionaires and Big Tech. Together, we can build a future where emerging technologies strengthen democracy, protect workers, and help communities thrive.

Join us tomorrow for our AI Town Hall!
Bring your questions, ideas, and vision for a future where innovation works for all of us.
RSVP at the link in our bio. 🔗
AI is showing up in our kids' schools, our doctor' AI is showing up in our kids' schools, our doctor's offices, and our workplaces. Join your neighbors for a conversation about what that means for our families and our community. ⁠
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Let's come together to learn, share what we're experiencing, and make sure our voices are part of what comes next.⁠
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June 6, 2PM-3:30PM at the First Unitarian Church of San Jose (160 N 3rd St, San Jose, CA 95112)⁠
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June 13, 2PM-3:30PM at the Seven Trees Community Center (3590 Cas Dr, San Jose, CA 951112
Vote centers are open today, and there's still tim Vote centers are open today, and there's still time to cast or drop off your ballot! 🗳️

Communities are strongest when the people have a voice in the decisions that shape their lives. Voting is one of the ways we show up for our families, our neighbors, and the future we want to create together.

Make a plan, bring a friend, and make your voice heard! Every vote matters. ✨
You don’t need experience to start a career in the You don’t need experience to start a career in the trades,  just the right support.⁠
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TOP is a year-long apprenticeship readiness program designed to help you build skills, explore careers, and move toward union construction apprenticeships with confidence.⁠
If you’ve ever considered the trades, this is your moment to begin.⁠
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Start with TOP. Attend an info session this month, and apply to be part of our next cohort! ⁠
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Learn more using the link in bio 🔗⁠
We’re hitting the streets and heading to the polls We’re hitting the streets and heading to the polls together this election season! 🚗🗳⁠
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Join us for our upcoming Car Caravan to the Polls and Party to the Polls events as we rally our community and make voting visible across Santa Clara County. From caravans through our neighborhoods to music, energy, and community at the polls, we’re showing that voting is something to celebrate.⁠
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Bring your energy and your commitment to building the future we deserve! Check the link in our bio for event details and ways to plug into this election season.
Voting season is here, and we’re turning civic act Voting season is here, and we’re turning civic action into community celebration. 🗳️✨

Join us for our GOTV Pajama Party as we phonebank together, build community, and make sure voters across Santa Clara County have the information they need to make their voices heard. With attacks on voting rights continuing across the country, showing up for each other matters more than ever.

Come in cozy gear, bring a friend, and help us turn out the vote for our families and futures. Sign up through the link in our bio and be part of the movement powering this election season. 📞💥
Not sure exactly what trade you want to get into? Not sure exactly what trade you want to get into? That’s exactly what our program directors are here to help you explore.⁠
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Through TOP, you’ll be introduced to different trades, gain hands-on experience, and receive guidance to help you find the path that fits you best. ⁠
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Join a TOP info session to learn more about what careers are possible within the trades and how to apply for TOP. ⁠
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🔗 Learn more using the link in our bio ⁠
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We’re honored to share that Working Partnerships U We’re honored to share that Working Partnerships USA has been named a 2026 Nonprofit of the Year! 

Our deep gratitude goes to @ash_kalra for recognizing us and for his continued partnership in the fight for working people and stronger communities. This recognition reflects the power of our community—workers, organizers, partners, and supporters who continue to fight for dignity, equity, and justice across Silicon Valley and beyond. ✨

For 30 years, WPUSA has been proud to stand with communities pushing for a better future every day, and truly appreciative of everyone who makes this work possible. 🧡
Too many workers are putting in extra hours withou Too many workers are putting in extra hours without getting the pay they’ve earned. Whether it’s staying late, skipping breaks, working off the clock, or being told overtime doesn’t count, wage theft happens every day—and workers deserve better.

No one should have to fight alone to get paid what they’re owed. Call the Santa Clara County legal advice line at 1-(866)-870-7725 for free support and information about your workplace rights.

Visit the link in our bio for more resources, know-your-rights support, and tools to help build a fairer workplace. 🔗
TOP (Trades Orientation Program) is a pre-apprenti TOP (Trades Orientation Program) is a pre-apprenticeship program designed to prepare individuals for careers in union trades.⁠
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Through classroom learning and hands-on training, participants gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to take the next step into apprenticeship opportunities.⁠
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Interested? Attend an info session following the link in our bio 🔗⁠
For millions of workers, the boss isn't a person a For millions of workers, the boss isn't a person anymore, increasingly, it's an algorithm⁠
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They call it AI-powered workforce management. We call it BOSSWARE.⁠
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Warehouse workers clocking every bathroom break. Delivery and rideshare drivers scored by GPS. Nurses tracked by patient management software. Teachers scored by ed-tech platforms. It started with the workers companies thought couldn't push back, and now it's spreading to every workplace.⁠
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Workers and communities are leading the fight for accountability and transparency. Sign up for our Tech Justice mailing list to follow everything we're working on. Link in bio.⁠
City workers came together at San José City Hall t City workers came together at San José City Hall this week to demand a fair contract and defend the public services our communities rely on every day.

Our Executive Director, Maria Noel Fernandez, joined workers and community allies in speaking out for a city that values public service, worker dignity, and accountability in how new technologies like AI are introduced in the workplace. As corporations and public agencies move quickly to adopt AI, workers deserve a real voice in the decisions that impact their jobs, livelihoods, and the services our communities depend on.

We were proud to stand alongside workers represented by @ifpte_local21 and @sjmef101. A stronger San José starts with respecting the workers who make this city function every single day!

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