DRAFTING DAY LABOR LEGISLATION: A GUIDE FOR ORGANIZERS AND ADVOCATES 1 NELP National Employment Law Project Drafting Day Labor Legislation: A Guide for Organizers and Advocates February 2004 Luna Yasui Rebecca Smith Catherine Ruckelshaus Amy Sugimori National Employment Law Project 55 John Street, 7th Fl 407 Adams St., SE, Suite 203 New York, NY 10038 Olympia, WA 98501 (212) 285-3025 (360) 534 9160 DRAFTING DAY LABOR LEGISLATION: A GUIDE FOR ORGANIZERS AND ADVOCATES 2 About The Author Luna Yasui is a former staff attorney at NELP in New York City, where she specialized in legal support for immigrant day laborer organizing. NELP supports day labor organizing efforts through strategic litigation, legislative advocacy and developing resources for day labor organizers and advocates. For more information, contact: Rebecca Smith, staff attorney and NELP’s Immigrant Worker Project Coordinator, with an office located in Olympia, Washington. Becki has represented low-wage immigrant workers on employment issues for over 20 years. Contact Becki at (360) 534-9160 or
[email protected]. Catherine Ruckelshaus, staff attorney and NELP’s Nonstandard Worker Project Coordinator. Cathy is a nationally-recognized expert in the employment rights of nonstandard workers. Contact Cathy at (212) 285-3025 ext. 107 or
[email protected]. Amy Sugimori is a staff attorney in NELP’s New York City office. The focus of Amy’s work is on the labor and employment rights of immigrant workers, including day laborers. Contact Amy at (212) 285-3025 ext. 102 or
[email protected]. About This Report This report was prepared by the National Employment Law Project (NELP).