91 N. Franklin Street, Suite 207
Hempstead, New York 11550
Agency Contact
Name
Omar Angel Perez
(516) 565-5377
omar@workplaceprojectny.org
Nature and Purpose of
Agency
Immigrant workers center with the mission of fighting against the
exploitation of Latino immigrant workers on Long Island and to
achieve socioeconomic justice through the full political, economic
and cultural participation of those workers in the communities in
which they live.
Tasks Available for
Students
Supporting industry based committees such as factory
workers, cleaning workers, in writing letters, calculating wages
owed, and planning activities, in resolving problems with
unscrupulous employers. Depending on student's language
abilities, there are also opportunities to teach ESL classes, help
write newsletters, or conduct research.
Time Requirements
Flexible, depending on student availability.
Student Awareness/Special
Instructions
Each student is assigned to work with one specific staff person,
depending on the area of interest and availability
Directions
By Car
Head Southeast on St Johns University toward Utopia Pkwy.
Turn right at Utopia Pkwy. Slight left at Homelawn St. Turn left at
Grand Central Pkwy. Take the ramp on the left onto Grand Central
Pkwy E. Take exit 23 to merge onto Cross Island Pkwy. Take exit 26B
to merge onto Hempstead Ave/ Hempstead Turnpike/NY-24. Continue to
follow Hempstead Turnpike/NY-24. Turn left at N Franklyn St.
By Public Transportation
Q31 Direction: Jamaica LIRR to Archer Av. Train Hempstead
direction Hempstead Station. Arrive Hempstead station. Walk to 91 N
Franklin St.