Manhattan, NY — Staff members at Safe Passage Project (“SPP”) announced their intent to join the Association of Legal Aid Attorneys – UAW Local 2325 on Monday, March 16, 2020. The staff at SPP supports immigrant youth throughout New York State in fighting their deportation. Staff members are calling on SPP to immediately recognize their union after an overwhelming majority signed cards in support. On Monday afternoon, a broad cross-section of employees across roles—legal, social work, and administrative staff—announced their intent to unionize.

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