Beyond the Bars

We are workers with records in Florida building power together to transform industries that rely on our labor and open new doors to those we’ve long been excluded from. 

Our Impact So Far:

💥 Protected the rights of 880,000 blue-collar temp workers by defeating an attempted repeal of Florida's Labor Pool Act

💥 $100M+ in jail debt and fees eliminated, transforming the lives of 60,000+ Miami-Dade residents.

💥 Hundreds of worker leaders trained in advocacy and organizing through our fellowship program.

💥 Hundreds mobilized to demand better labor protections and fight carceral policies.

💥 Arts programs launched, amplifying the voices of incarcerated artists through poetry slams and workshops.

As Felix puts it: “My arrest took me from being a manager to finding ditch-digging construction jobs through temp agencies and I honestly thought I was alone and had no other options. I'm grateful to have been organized into Beyond the Bars. I am the leader I am today because of this community. I joined the fight during our phone calls campaign and have learned that when we fight, we win.”

Be part of the movement transforming industries, empowering workers, and creating pathways to justice.

Donate today to power our organization: https://www.givemiamiday.org/beyondthebars