PAWIS: Contemporary Filipinx Labor Activism and Movements
PAWIS, the Pilipino Association of Workers and Immigrants was formed to fight against social and economic injustice faced by Filipino workers and im/migrants in Santa Clara County. The first PAWIS members were former airport screeners affected by the U.S. Aviation and Transportation Security Act after 9-11-2001. Today PAWIS continues to support Filipinos in Santa Clara County, the Bay Area, the U.S., and around the world, working in industries such as health care, retail/sales, and electronic manufacturing. PAWIS conducts education, information and training to its members on issues that affect Filipino workers and im/migrants, conducts legal clinics and Know Your Rights presentations that include Workers' Rights and human trafficking, provides assistance and collective support for its members through referrals, and unites with other Filipino organizations for the advancement of the rights and welfare of Filipino workers and im/migrants.