RCWA strives to empower community members and workers through a wide range of opportunities. These initiatives are RCWA’s response to a range of issues brought forth by community members concerning matters in the work environment and in the broader community. All these programs seek to educate constituents and give them the information they need to make informed decisions and advocate for themselves.
Challenging Tyson and JBS for Racial Discrimination
RCWA joined a nationwide coalition to file a civil rights complaint with the USDA alleging that two major meat processing corporations have engaged in racial discrimination through their workplace policies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Demanding COVID-19 Protections for Smithfield Workers
In April 2020, we made headlines when we sued a Smithfield Foods pork plant in Milan, Missouri for protections for workers against coronavirus.
Empowering Workers
RCWA hosts educational events about health and safety, organizing, and more to build workers’ knowledge and ability to create change for themselves.
Strengthening Our Community
RCWA hosts educational events provides resources related to environmental consciousness, racial solidarity, civic education, and English as a second language.