2002
ICWJ leaders actively participated in the completion of negotiations for the pressmen’s contract with the San Diego Union Tribune after 10-year contract dispute. In partnership with GCIU 432-M

2001
With the support of ICWJ, workers at “The Del” received wage increases and economic benefits such as sick leave, increased employer contributions to the union pension and health care funds, and a phasing in of new holidays, as well as strong worker-protection language.In partnership with HERE Local 30

After months of lobbying the CountyBoard of Supervisors, an ordinance passed that would allow 12,000 Home Health-care Workers (IHSS) the right to bargain collectively for pay and benefits. In partnership with UDWA

2000
ICWJ led the Justice for Janitors Community Coalition and supported Downtown janitors through difficult contract and organizing campaigns between 1998 and 2000.Spring 2000, after 28 days on strike, San Diego’s Downtown Janitors unanimously approved a contract that included health insurance and improved wages.In partnership with Justice for Janitors, SEIU Local 2028

With the perseverance of ICWJ and other community organizations, the Metropolitan Transit Development Board passed the first living wage ordinance in San Diego; Bus Drivers were awarded with a new contract earning wages over $8 an hour including health benefits.

1999
ICWJ initiates the Labor in the Pulpits program in San Diego with faith institutions inviting workers and labor leaders to speak at over 20 worship services over the Labor Day weekend to talk about the dignity of the work and struggle for justice in the workplace.

ICWJ Adopts the Justice for Janitors campaign as its first large-scale campaign.

1998
In November, ICWJ San Diego is established through collaboration between local faith leaders, the Center on Policy Initiatives, and national Interfaith Worker Justice.