Empowering Workers Across the Inland Empire
The Inland Empire Labor Institute (IELI) is the 501(c)(3) wing of the Inland Empire Labor Council, a regional AFL-CIO affiliate with 290,000 members across Riverside and San Bernardino counties. The IELI partners with economic, social, and environmental organizations to prioritize the needs of workers.
Inland Empire Labor Institute
Who We Are
Mission
The Inland Empire Labor Institute connects unions to community-based organizations and workforce resources to develop an inclusive and sustainable economic development ecosystem in Inland Southern California.
Vision
As the nonprofit arm of the IE Labor Council, the Inland Empire Labor Institute will build on the Council’s affiliate relationships to center labor in the region’s economic development conversation.
What We Do
Thrive Inland SoCal
Thrive Inland SoCal is the California Jobs First initiative for Riverside and San Bernardino counties, co-convened by the Inland Empire Labor Institute and Inland Empire Growth & Opportunity (IEGO).
Plug In IE
Plug In IE is the Inland Empire Labor Institute’s workforce development initiative, expanding access to union career pathways in the region.
Working Hand-in-Hand with the
Inland Empire Labor Council, AFL-CIO
“The IE Labor Institute was created to catalyze inclusive economic development in our region. The IE’s 4.5 million residents represent Southern California’s diversity and the future of the US labor movement. Along with the Inland Empire Labor Council, IELI leads the way to quality jobs in our region.”
Ricardo Cisneros
Executive Secretary-Treasurer
Inland Empire Labor Council, AFL-CIO
Got Questions?
Contact Us
Whether you’re curious about our work, want to explore a partnership, or just have a resource to share, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out to our team, and we’ll respond as soon as possible.
