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Founded in 1936, the Workers Defense League is a nonprofit workers' rights organization specializing in aiding individuals denied unemployment insurance and advocating for broader workers' rights.
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Mentor Programme

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Unemployment Assistance

Helps workers with unemployment insurance issues and provides representation at hearings.

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Training and Advising

Offers training and advising to social service providers, unions, and public officeholders about unemployment insurance issues and procedures.

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About

Workers Defense League

Founded in

1971

EIN

13-2658431

IRS 501(C) Type

501(c)()

Category/Type

Advocacy & Rights

Address

PO BOX 618 NEW YORK, NY 10159-0618 United States

Website

https://www.workersdefenseleague.org/

Phone

(212)-627-1931

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Workers Defense League (WDL), est. 1936, is a nonprofit workers' rights organization. WDL assists individuals denied unemployment insurance and conducts training for unions on UI rules and hearing processes. WDL has a history of defending the rights of workers, fighting for free speech, and advocating for civil rights. They offer advice, counseling, and representation to workers facing workplace issues.

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