Workers' Rights
Workers’ rights are human rights that recognize the dignity, freedom, and equality of all people in their roles as laborers. Within the international human rights framework, workers’ rights ensure fair, safe, and just working conditions and economic participation.
They include the right to:
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Safe and healthy working conditions
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Fair wages and equal pay for equal work
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Freedom from forced or exploitative labor
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The right to rest and leisure, including paid holidays
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Freedom of association and the right to organize, join trade unions, and bargain collectively
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Protection against discrimination, harassment, and unjust termination
These rights are upheld in international instruments such as:
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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (Articles 23–24)
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The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) (Articles 6–8)
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Core ILO Conventions on labor standards
About Us
✨ Welcome
Our Labor. Our Voice. Our Power.
The Spartanburg Workers Assembly (SWA–Spartanburg) is a local grassroots effort to unite workers across industries in Spartanburg, South Carolina. We believe every worker deserves dignity, a living wage, and a safe, just workplace. Together, we're building power from the ground up—right here in the South.
Want to stay informed or get involved?
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Sign up for SWA–Spartanburg updates
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Join a worker training or know-your-rights session
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Volunteer or help us grow
Contact Us
SWA–Spartanburg Contact Info:
Email: spartanburg@southernworker.org
Phone: Johnaca Dunlap (864) 612.5363] or Sam Bacurin (812) 480.4363
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