Global Labor Justice

Celebrating those who defend and advance workers' rights

Vertical poster for a 2024 nonprofit celebration, with bold yellow and blue text and a raised fist made of people.

Headquartered in the United States, Global Labor Justice is an independent nonprofit that champions the rights of workers across the globe through advocacy and community engagement. From supporting the right to organize and engage in collective bargaining to holding employers accountable, their work empowers people across the globe to fight for dignity, fairness and lasting change.

Printed brochure cover for a 2024 nonprofit celebration, featuring a crowd of people gathering and forming the shape of a clenched fist to represent solidarity.

In order to shine a light on the workers and organizations who strive for a fairer future and to inspire those at the beginning of their fight, GLJ hosts the annual Global Labor Rights Defenders Celebration in Washington D.C.

Large outdoor billboard for a 2024 nonprofit event, showing a raised fist crowd illustration and bold event typography.
Large indoor billboard for a 2023 nonprofit celebration, featuring a yellow fist balloon and illustrated marching band.

This event brings together fellow advocates, organizers and allies of the labor movement for a ceremony that honours the important work being done and provides GLJ with an opportunity to raise essential funds for its ongoing mission.

Illustrated 2023 nonprofit event poster with a yellow raised fist balloon held by a marching band.
Printed program covers for a 2022 nonprofit celebration, showing an illustration of drones arranged in the shape of the solidarity fist above the Washington DC skyline.

For the last few years, GLJ has commissioned Half Twelve to create the branding for this important event. With only one caveat — that the work be uplifting and celebratory — the GLJ team has been generous in granting us full creative freedom.

Large outdoor billboard promoting a 2022 nonprofit celebration, showing an illustration of drones arranged in the shape of the solidarity fist above the Washington DC skyline.

They have trusted us to craft engaging visuals that capture both the spirit of the celebration and the strength of the movement (symbolized by the universally-recognized raised fist icon and the creative ways we employ it each year).

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