About Solidarity Center
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The Solidarity Center is a leading U.S.-based, independent nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting workers and promoting democratic rights worldwide. As a 501(c)(3) organization, it collaborates with unions, worker associations, and community groups to equip individuals with the knowledge and tools necessary to advocate for fair treatment and safe working environments. The Solidarity Center operates programs in numerous countries and collaborates with over 900 partner organizations that share the goal of strengthening worker voices and improving working conditions for people worldwide.

At the heart of the Solidarity Center’s mission is the belief that workers should be able to collaborate, express their concerns freely, and participate in decisions that affect their lives and livelihoods. The organization listens closely to workers to understand the challenges they face, including low wages, unsafe environments, and barriers to fundamental rights. By supporting these workers directly, the organization helps create paths toward improved conditions, stronger communities, and fairer participation in economic life.

The Solidarity Center, based in Washington, D.C., plays a crucial role in connecting global labor movements with human rights and civil society partners. Together, they work to support the foundations of a democratic society, including equal treatment under the law, freedom of association, and access to justice. These principles help create societies where people can work safely, earn a stable living, and contribute fully to their communities.

Around the world, many workers struggle with hazardous conditions, discrimination, or the inability to speak openly about their concerns. The Solidarity Center collaborates with them to identify solutions that meet their specific needs and realities. This includes training on labor rights, education on safe workplace practices, and support for efforts to organize and advocate for workers' rights. The organization believes that workers themselves are best positioned to describe the changes they need, and it provides resources that help them take action.

A significant part of The Solidarity Center’s work focuses on helping workers form and maintain independent unions. These unions give workers a collective voice in negotiations that involve wages, benefits, workplace safety, and overall working conditions. By providing legal guidance, training, and direct support, the organization enables workers to establish unions that can effectively advocate for fair working conditions and long-term improvements.

The Solidarity Center also plays a role in promoting fair labor standards that benefit workers in the United States. When workers around the world have access to safe conditions and fair wages, companies face less pressure to relocate jobs in search of lower standards. This helps maintain more balanced competition and supports healthier labor markets in the U.S. The organization also works to reduce the presence of forced labor, child labor, and unsafe exploitation in global supply chains, which helps ensure that consumers can trust the products they buy.

Since its founding in 1997, the Solidarity Center has contributed to progress in many countries by supporting worker-led efforts that improve safety, expand rights, and promote stronger legal protections. Through long-term partnerships and direct engagement, the Solidarity Center continues to help workers who strive for respect, stability, and a voice in their workplaces.