Pilipino Worker's Center

S E R V I C E S

Serve the Association of Filipino Workers
      The Association of Filipino Workers was founded on September 15, 2000 on the premise that Filipinos in the Los Angeles found the need to unite to address their problems and to have a voice in the community. AFW is a membership-based entity that holds its meetings every last Friday of every month at PWC. The staff and volunteers of PWC serve the needs of the AFW whether it be immigration problems, health problems, or employment needs. By addressing the basic needs or major problems of the AFW, our fellow Filipinos can live in dignity.

Free individual case management
      On-site handling of cases that fall under the following catagories:

Immigration
     Dependent on the case, PWC can assist in various immigration problems. Services range from a change of immigration status to acquiring a student visa. PWC has an extensive referral system to pro-bono or low-cost and reliable attorneys.

Employment
     PWC assisted clients in winning up to $16,000 in backwage claims. PWC may assist in filing claims against employers who have not paid proper wages; can inform you on your rights as an employee (documented or undocumented) if active as an AFW member; and can refer you to job openings.

Health
      PWC can direct you to free and low-cost health centers; provide education on your health rights (documented or undocumented), especially misconceptions of undocumented rights healthcared.

Housing
     PWC has a network of apartments that can direct you to low-cost rent; can inform you of your rights as a tenant, and provide you with steps on how to file complaints if you believe your rights as a tenant have been violated.

Internet Access
     PWC now has high-speed DSL that is open for use and is free for AFW members.

File cases with:

    Equal Employment Opportunities Commission
     www.eeoc.gov

     Department of Fair Employment and Housing
     www.dfeh.ca.gov

     National Labor Relations Board
     www.nlrb.gov

     U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
     www.uscis.gov

     Small claims court
     www.lasuperiorcourt.org/smallclaims

     Division of Labor Standards Enforcement
     www.dir.ca.gov/DLSE