This report seeks to understand the role of California’s laws in addressing wage theft for car wash workers in the state.

This study questions how effective have AB 1688 (2003) and AB 1387 (2013) been in addressing wage theft for carwashers in California.

The research explores the technology workforce environment in Long Beach by examining disparities in employee representation and wages across demographic variables.

This report focuses on the feasibility of creating a Black-centered and -led cooperative around EV charging stations in Crenshaw.

In partnership with the Movement to Organize for Restaurant Equity (MORE), this report identifies policies to improve workplace equity and job satisfaction in the restaurant industry while maintaining restaurants’ financial stability.

The research behind this report aims to aid Downtown Crenshaw Rising’s efforts to build Black-centered and -led cooperative businesses that will sustain growth, pay livable wages, and operate under eco-friendly standards.

This project identified policies and practices to improve workplace equity and increase job satisfaction for restaurant workers across Los Angeles, while still maintaining restaurants’ financial stability.