COEF Current Recipients
The goal of the Labor Standards Community Outreach and Education Fund is to foster collaboration between OLS and the community by providing funds to community-based organizations to develop awareness and understanding of worker rights provided by Seattle's labor standards. While all workers are at risk for workplace violation, data shows that low-wage workers experience the highest rates of workplace violations. Demographic populations most likely to occupy low-wage jobs and experience workplace violations include female workers, workers of color, immigrant and refugee workers, LGBTQ workers, workers with disabilities, veterans and youth workers.
The COEF is designed to build a culture of compliance by:
- Increasing worker's knowledge and understanding of the rights provided by Seattle's labor standards through methods that are community centered, culturally relevant and accessible, and language specific
- Expanding workers' access to resources to enforce labor standards and ensure their rights are protected
- Building capacity among community organizations to provide labor standards services and information to a diverse range of workers
In November 2023, the Seattle Office of Labor Standards (OLS) selected ten community-based organizations, to receive $2,959,503.00 in funding over two years to provide outreach, education, and support to low-wage workers.”
2024-2025 Recipients
(subject to confirmation of recipients)
24-month contract period from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025 *2025 Funding Contingent on Funding Approval.
This funding cycle, we’re excited to introduce service strategies which allow organizations to focus on specific types of workers and the ordinances that affect them.
Awardees, who will begin scope of work and contract negotiations with OLS in December and January:
Broad Based Labor Standards |
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| Organization | 2024-2025 Award | Communities of Focus | Partner Information |
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Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance |
$200,000 |
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Chinese Information and Service Center |
$200,598 |
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El Centro De La Raza |
$225,866 |
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Eritrean Association in Greater Seattle |
$130,882 |
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Partner In Employment |
$204,157 |
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United Indians of All Tribes |
$208,000 |
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Villa Comunitaria |
$120,000 |
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Arts & Entertainment Workers |
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| Organization | 2024-2025 Award | Communities of Focus | Partner Information |
| BUILD 206 | $120,000 |
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App-Based Workers |
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| Organization | 2024-2025 Award | Communities of Focus | Partner Information |
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Bulle Consulting |
$300,000 |
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Fair Work Center Collaborative |
$550,000 |
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Domestic Workers |
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| Organization | 2024-2025 Award | Communities of Focus | Partner Information |
| Fair Work Center
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$350,000 |
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Retail and Restaurant Workers |
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| Organization | 2024-2025 Award | Communities of Focus | Partner Information |
| Fair Work Center | $350,000 |
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Total: |
$2,959,503 |
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Contact Information
- Al Noor Islamic Community Center
- Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance – Seattle Chapter
- Brothers United In Leadership Development (BUILD)
- Bulle Consulting
- Chinese Information and Service Center
- El Centro de la Raza
- Eritrean Association of Greater Seattle
- Fair Work Center
- Partner In Employment
- Somali Community Services of Seattle
- United Indians of All Tribes Foundation
- Villa Comunitaria