New Research on Santa Cruz County
The UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center, Latina Futures 2050 Lab, and other collaborators, including the UC Santa Cruz Center for Labor and Community, have been conducting research in Santa Cruz County. Among the most recent findings, presented in the fact sheets below, are preliminary survey results pertaining to Cabrillo College students' demographics, labor experiences, and self-identification. More findings forthcoming!
New fact sheets (for PDFs, see Related Materials below):
Recently published reports:
The Latina Wage Gap in Santa Cruz County (2025)
Unstable Hours, Unstable Lives: The Scheduling Crisis Facing Young Workers in Santa Cruz County (2025)
Union-Curious Young Workers in Santa Cruz County (2025)
Working with Pride: Young LGBTQ+ Workers, Labor Violations, and Safety Concerns (2025)
