State of Black Workers in San Diego county
Black workers in San Diego and across the country face higher rates of unemployment, are paid lower wages for the same work and are overrepresented in essential work. Systemic racism and labor discrimination has created these outcomes and has meant that Black families are among the most impacted by the pandemic and economic recessions. On February 23, 2021, Center on Policy Initiatives coordinated a panel discussing on systemic racism and labor, the current reality for Black workers in San Diego, ways we can support Black worker organizing like the new San Diego Black Worker Center.
We invite you to continue the conversation online by utilizing #BlackWorkersRising and tagging CPI on Twitter (@CPIsd). Click the link below to watch the recording
Department Of Fair Employment and Housing
The Department of Fair Employment and Housing is the state agency charged with enforcing California’s civil rights laws. The mission of the DFEH is to protect the people of California from unlawful discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations and from hate, violence, and human trafficking.
If you feel you have been discriminated against by your employer or a prospective employer, you can click the link below.