Los Angeles

ROC-Los Angeles

Who are we?

Launched in September 2009, the Restaurant Opportunities Center of Los Angeles (ROC-LA) is dedicated to winning improved conditions and raising industry standards for all Los Angeles metro restaurant workers.

What we do:

Training and Job Placement

ROC-LA is offering free training in fine dining waiter/waitress, bartending, as well as ESL classes for restaurant workers.  ROC-LA will be using the comprehensive training programs that ROC has developed in New York City, where it trains more than 500 workers per year in its cooperatively-owned restaurant.  Most of these workers have obtained good jobs in the industry.  ROC-LA will help to both train and place restaurant workers into good jobs.

Surveys and Research

We are currently conducting a study on the Los Angeles restaurant industry to learn more about the experience of restaurant workers and employers. The results of this study will be used to help us develop our programs and build public recognition of restaurant workers' contributions to Los Angeles.

How do I become a member?  

Any current or former restaurant worker, worker interested in entering the restaurant industry, or relative of a restaurant worker can become a member of ROC-LA.  If you're interested in becoming a member please contact our office: (213) 489-9052.

In order to become a member, one must:

1.  Attend one of our weekly one-hour orientation meetings.

2.  Attend an educational workshop on Worker's Rights in the Workplace. 

3. Volunteer a minimum of 2 hours in worker outreach efforts and organizational events. 

What are the privileges of being a member?

1.  You're eligible for our free training classes: fine dining server, bartending, and ESL

2. We'll help you create and edit your resume

3. Obtain a ROC-LA member ID card

4. Get an affordable Health Insurance Plan

5. Receive legal support for workplace issues

How can I volunteer?

Help us spread the word about ROC-LA's exciting programs and resources by joining our team of volunteers. We currently do outreach in the afternoons and evenings in areas of Los Angeles with high concentrations of restaurants. We also have needs for full-time and part time interns who can help coordinate our policy advocacy campaigns, job training program, administer our affordable health insurance plan, and other programs.  If you are interested in becoming a part of our diverse and exciting team, please contact us!  Our contact information is below.

Coordinator

Mariana Huerta
Email: mariana@rocunited.org

Contact Information

634 South Spring Street, Suite 602

Los Angeles, CA 90014

Phone: (213) 489-9052