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YOUTH SPOTLIGHT young workers united Young people should be valued in the workforce, too. Young Workers United is a multi-racial and bilingual organization based in San Francisco who work to improve the quality of jobs for young and migrant workers by advocating for higher wages, sick pay, overtime, and benefits. Young Workers United helps workers, especially those in low-wage, high turnover sectors (like retail, and entertainment) to organize and fight for their right to dignified work. Every worker, no matter their condition, deserves to be respected and valued as a person. Young Workers United Documentary, Young Workers United (8:19) Young Workers United, an organization in San Francisco has helped young and immigrant workers win their rights and become empowered for over 10 years now. Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0syq2gTmJ9Y&feature=youtu.be (Below) Young Workers United members striking for labor and immigrant rights on MayDay of 2018. Photo: Young Workers United. 50 GOODFOODCITIES.ORG