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EAST AFRICAN WORKER POWER

BUILDING
POWER
FOR WORKERS

STABILITY • UNITY • DIGNITY

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OUR PURPOSE

OUR
MISSION

The Awood Center is a dynamic worker-centered organization that creates a culturally and linguistically relevant space to build unity and develop the next generation of leaders in Minnesota’s diverse East African communities.

Community workshop on worker rights and advocacy
HOW WE DO IT

Our wins

Awood Center organizers and members have a record of successful advocacy and legislative victories.

LEGISLATION

SAFETY

Warehouse safety act.

Awood Center led the charge to pass the historic Warehouse Worker Safety Act in Minnesota, ensuring protections for thousands of logistics workers.

ACTION

WAGES

Securing fair pay.

Through collective action and organizing, we have secured significant wage increases and improved benefits for East African workers across the region.

COMMUNITY

LEADERSHIP

Developing leaders.

Our leadership development programs empower the next generation of East African community leaders to advocate for justice and equity.

RESOURCES

RIGHTS

Worker rights.

We provide linguistically and culturally relevant resources to ensure all workers know their rights and how to exercise them in the workplace.

THE LATEST

Latest News

Recent updates and reports from the Awood Center.

Amazon Workers Win Key Demand After Successful Prime Day Action Led by Awood Center
Jun 29

Amazon Workers Win Key Demand After Successful Prime Day Action Led by Awood Center

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Sahan Journal Highlights Amazon Workers’ Fight for Higher Wages, Fair Treatment, and Job Security
Jun 29

Sahan Journal Highlights Amazon Workers’ Fight for Higher Wages, Fair Treatment, and Job Security

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Amazon Workers Win Key Demand After Successful Prime Day Action Led by Awood Center
Jun 28

Amazon Workers Win Key Demand After Successful Prime Day Action Led by Awood Center

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