Statements & Advisories

Setting the record straight

The Solidarity Center is an independent, non-partisan nonprofit. We are not involved in U.S. political rallies, campaigns, or partisan events of any kind. Our work focuses on advancing worker rights and freedoms around the world. We operate under a well established system of internal controls, strictly in accordance with...

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Norwegian Unions Champion Solidarity Across Borders

In recent months, the rollback of U.S. foreign assistance has forced the Solidarity Center to scale back our programs in Palestine and Ukraine, but not our commitment to our partners. Today, the largest confederation of unions in Norway steps up to expand its program with unions in Palestine and Ukraine where the...

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Solidarity Center Statement on ILAB Program Elimination

We are alarmed and deeply dismayed that the U.S. Department of Labor has terminated funding for International Labor Affairs Bureau (ILAB) programs. We have received termination notices for all of our ILAB grants. This decision threatens to unravel decades of progress in combating forced and child labor, human trafficking...

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Solidarity Center: When Workers Lose, Democracy Does Too

The Solidarity Center stands with workers everywhere fighting for fair wages, safe workplaces and fundamental freedoms – because when working people have rights and a voice, democracy thrives. As the largest U.S.-based international worker rights organization, we fight against forced labor, human trafficking, and unfair...

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