No one
educates
anyone, and
nobody is self
educated; all of
us learn from
each other,
mediated by
the world we
live in."

Paulo Freire
Cypress Park Community Job
Center
2055 N.Figueroa St,
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 223-2021
Fax (323) 223-1430
Cypresspark@idepsca.org
The Cypress Park Day Laborer Program has been providing services to the
community since December 1999 and has registered over 2,800 workers.
SERVICES TO EMPLOYERS
We provide honest, organized, and respectful workers to do the
job that may be required from an employer.  Our workers are
skilled, as well as general helpers, which are honest, organized
and respectful towards their employers, and themselves.

Following are the ways to hire workers through our program and the
Frequently asked questions:
The employer may call ahead or request a worker in person: Our
phone number is (323) 223-2120 or you can send us an e-mail to
request more information  CYPRESSPARK@IDEPSCA.ORG

Hours of Operation
  • The hours are 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through
    Saturday. If you need a worker for Sunday you may call
    ahead to make arrangements during our business hours.

Can I hire a domestic worker?
  • At this time this specific center does not have domestic
    workers but you can hire domestic workers through our
    Hollywood Job Center,  Pasadena Center or through our
    cooperative Magic Cleaners. Information can be found in our
    day laborer program page.

What if I want a specific worker?
  • Good question! Workers can be chosen through our
    registration system but you may also choose a worker who
    you have worked with prior to your arrival to the center.  

Do the workers go to my work site?
Coordinators suggest that the initial meeting and negotiation take
place at the Cypress Park Day Laborer Site which has a bilingual
coordinator who can assist. After the initial hiring you may talk with
the worker about the method of transportation to the work site.

How do I pay a worker?
The negotiations are between the employer and the employee.  
Some workers charge more depending on their skills and
experience.  It is best to negotiate the rate before initiating a job, we
have bi-lingual coordinators that will be happy to assist you.  

Does IDEPSCA charge for its services?
IDEPSCA's Cypress Park Day Laborer Site provides a free service
by providing an organized location where workers and employers
can meet.


A LITTLE NOTE OF COURTESY

Needless to say Day Laborers are hard working individuals who
deserve respect.  Workers should be paid promptly and be provided
with the necessary tools and specific instructions to do the job right.


Our workers have  a variety of skills, the following are some but not
all the types of jobs/skills found in the Cypress Park Community Job
Center:
SERVICES TO DAY LABORERS
We provide workshops, Health classes as well as
services, ESL classes, wage claims, reference letters,
and a safe environment to gather with other workers or
employers, and to seek  work.
Type of Skills/ Jobs:
•        Carpenters- Flooring, Framing and Furniture
•        Landscaping- Gardening and Bush Clearance, Pilling, Planting,
Trimming, and
Sprinklers
•        Plumber- Piping, Digging
•        Painting- Exterior and Interior
•        Moving- Loading and Unloading
•        Masonry- Demolition, Drywall, Plastering, Roofing, Tile, Cement
•        Janitorial- Clean ups
•        Car Related Mechanic, Car Wash, Waxing, Polish and Body Shop
•        Electricians
•        Handyman
•        House Cleaning
•        General Labor
OUR RE-CURRENT EVENTS
Our Thanksgiving Celebration is a day where
community members come together to bring joy to the
day laborer community.

In 2006 the Thanksgiving Celebration took place on
November 21.  Thanks to St. Peters Italian Church we
were able to serve a good meal plus give day laborers a
basket of food plus an uncooked turkey.  We brought a
bit of hope and smiles to over 250 day laborers from all
of IDEPSCA's worker centers and their families, and we
shared this day with community members who assisted
the celebration.

For many workers Christmas is a sad day away from
their families.  Our commitment to the workers is also to
share with them these special occasions.

In 2006 Our  Christmas Celebration took place on
December 23.  Once again, St. Peter Italian Church
showed their support by donating toys for the workers’
children as well as other children from the community.  
With the help of other in-kind donations that we received
on this day we were able to have a meal for the day
laborers and their families. Everything turned out very
good, the food was very delicious and the workers were
very helpful.
TESTIMONIES FROM WORKERS
Julian Gastelum said, “During my presence in this
center I believe this has been a center that has
taught me how the life here in the US is. I have
been able to obtain 2 good permanent jobs here,
but unfortunately I was hurt in the last one and was
put into disability. The center has helped me all the
way, and what I mean all the way I mean with food,
shelter, clothing, legal etc. after I got hurt.”

Felix Gildo Jr. said, “I got to this center a couple of
months after its opening, and during the time I
have been here, I have gained many good
employers, and thanks to the ID that the center
provided me I was able to obtain my first bank
account her in the US. All I have to say is that this
center brings many opportunities to the workers
and the community, you just have to learn how to
ask for them.”

Francisco Brisuela said, “I was the first day laborer
to bring up the services of hauling and deliveries to
this center, and it has helped me to be more
productive with employment in which I have been
able to take other workers with me. This center has
provided me with many opportunities of work as
well as great services.”
Instituto de Educacion Popular del Sur de California (IDEPSCA) ~ 1565 W. 14th St, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Phone: (213)252-2952 ~ Fax (213)252-2953 ~ E-mail:  idepsca@idepsca.org
All content on this site © 2008 by each individual author, All Rights Reserved.
Angelica Hernández
Site Manager
angelica@idepsca.org

Jorge Nicolas
Outreach Coordinator
Nicolas@idepsca.org

Manuel Mancia
Outreach Coordinator
manuel@idepsca.org
SAVE THE DATE!!

SECOND ANNUAL WORKER'S HEALTH FAIR
SATURDAY JUNE 14TH, 2008

CYPRESS PARK COMMUNITY JOB CENTER!

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

ENJOY OUR SENSE OF
COMMUNITY, FOOD AND DAY
LABORER ENTERTAINMENT