The Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA) is a national organization founded in 1973 that advocates for the rights and advancement of Latino workers and their families in the United States and Puerto Rico. It works to increase Latino participation in the labor movement and civic life, promote economic justice, and address issues such as immigration reform, workers’ rights, education, healthcare access, and civil rights.
LCLAA typically supports legislation related to workers’ rights, collective bargaining, immigration reform, civil rights protections, voting rights, workplace safety, wage equity, education access, and healthcare equity for Latino and working-class communities.
Primarily funded through membership dues, affiliated labor union support, grants, and contributions from individuals and partner organizations.
Affiliated with the AFL-CIO and various local and international labor unions; collaborates with Latino civil rights organizations and labor leaders.
Non-profit labor advocacy organization