Tell the Department of Labor: Crack Down on Wage Theft

Wage theft is a systemic robbery affecting millions, stripping hardworking Americans of their rightfully earned income. In New York alone, workers were deprived of over $203 million in just four years. 

The restaurant, healthcare, and construction industries are the epicenters of this exploitation, with the most vulnerable among us bearing the brunt.

It's a stark manifestation of the economic disparities we fight against every day. 

Sign the petition urging the Department of Labor to crack down on wage theft.

When subcontractors squeeze workers dry while the companies that hire them sidestep accountability, we witness not only an injustice but a failure of our democratic processes to protect those in need. 

And the odds? They're currently stacked against justice. With less than a 0.5% chance of an employer facing a Department of Labor investigation for wage theft, and a paltry average penalty of $2,374, the system is failing our workers. Compare this to Australia, where violators face fines up to $630,000—now that's a deterrent.

Tell the Department of Labor: Step up your game against wage theft. It's time for those who steal hard-earned wages to face the consequences of their actions.