Tompkins County Workers' Rights Center


Unemployed and Underemployed Support Group of the Tompkins County Workers’ Center Revives the Call for “Full & Fair Employment” and Declares a Jobs Emergency
September 6th 2010
The Unemployed and Underemployed Support Group of the Tompkins County Workers’ Center, is holding a rally on Wednesday, September 15th, from 5:00 to... » Read More

Worker Standing Up for Other Coworkers in Ithaca Restaurant, Green Café, Leads to Major Back Wages and Fines of Over $1,000,000 in Both Ithaca and New York City Restaurants [VIDEO]
September 3rd 2010
The Tompkins County Workers' Center (TCWC) has just discovered this week that the New York State Department of Labor (DOL) has levied fines for over... » Read More

Weekly Support Meeting for Un/deremployed Workers, Every Thursday @ 4:30 p.m.
June 14th 2010
The Tompkins County Workers’ Center and one of its leadership groups, the Community Union Organizers, announces the formation of a weekly support... » Read More

Ithaca Coffee Company and the Tompkins County Coffee Workers Union: Fair Trade, from Bean to the Cup: An Update
May 15th 2010
[Editors Note: On February 21, 2010, a majority, 8 of 11 at the time, nonmanagerial workers at the Ithaca Coffee Company signed a petition indicating... » Read More

[VIDEO] Over 50 People Gather on Bank Alley in Ithaca for Rally on May 7th: Make Wall Street Pay/Close Corporate Tax Loopholes
May 8th 2010
On Friday, May 7, Ithacans gathered outside Bank of America on the Commons for the Make Wall Street Pay Up Rally, an event that featured community... » Read More

Show Support for the Tompkins County Coffee Workers Union's Struggle to Be Recognized as a Union with Bargaining Power at the Ithaca Coffee Company!
April 4th 2010
Pick Up Your Support Button Today at the Tompkins County Workers' Center, 115 The Commons (above Autumn Leaves Used Books), Ithaca Please Drop By... » Read More

Worker Awarded $2301.04 in 'Wage Theft' Case in Ithaca Small Claims Court
March 6th 2010
(Ithaca) Workers rights in Tompkins County took a another step forward on March 4th, 2010 as City Judge Judith Rossiter ruled in favor of a former... » Read More

Over 100 People Attend Rally Outside Cost Cutters Saturday in Protest of Unfair Termination and 'Yellow Dog Contract": VIDEO + TAKE ACTION!
February 18th 2010
Over 100 people braved the cold this past Saturday outside Cost Cutters Hair Salon in Ithaca to protest the unfair termination of Amber Little as a... » Read More

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Dale Delmage, Brigette Wintermute, and Phoenix

Dale came to the Workers' Center, along with girlfriend Brigette and daughter, Phoenix, due to unsafe working conditions at Carpet Warehouse in Ithaca. Dale and Brigette feel excited about getting more involved in a movement for justice and instantly became Members!


Currently, in Tompkins County the living wage is $11.11/hr (with health insurance. Without is $12.11). Read more about the latest study.

Hospicare and Palliative Care
172 E. King Road, Ithaca

For a list of living wage employers, view the certification page.

 Hospicare and Palliative Care