Standing With Displaced American Workers

A non-profit organization dedicated to protecting U.S. citizen workers affected by outsourcing and offshoring — offering legal guidance, form letters, and a community that fights back.

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"The call was free and confidential. They truly wanted to help."

— Affected AT&T Worker

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"I learned my rights before signing anything. That made all the difference."

— Former IBM Employee

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"The telephone conference connected me with others facing the same fight."

— Conference Participant

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"I finally understood my legal options after months of uncertainty."

— Displaced Worker

Know Your Rights Before You Sign

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You may be terminating your rights if you sign an agreement with your employer related to your termination. Many displaced workers unknowingly give up legal claims by signing severance agreements without review.

Protecting U.S. Workers offers free, confidential reviews of any termination agreement or discussion regarding potential claims against your employer. There is no cost and no obligation.

Call 941-961-3046 or email info@protectusworkers.org to discuss your situation.

Get a Free Review Learn Your Rights

What We Do

Protecting U.S. Workers is a Not For Profit Organization dedicated to defending displaced U.S. citizen workers. When American employees lose their jobs and are replaced by non-American foreign labor — whether through outsourcing, offshoring, or visa programs — we provide the resources and support needed to push back.

Form Letters to Make Your Voice Heard

We offer ready-to-use templates that you can adapt and send:

  • Letter to Newspaper — Bring attention to labor practices affecting your community.
  • Letter to Employer — Formally address concerns about your termination or replacement.
  • Letter to Congressional Representative — Urge elected officials to act on outsourcing and visa abuse.

These letters are available on our Form Letters page and can be customized to your specific circumstances.

Worker Case Alerts

Over the years, we have issued alerts regarding major corporate actions affecting American workers:

  • December 20, 2015: An alert was issued for terminated AT&T employees who were replaced by non-American foreign labor. Affected workers were urged to contact us for a free, confidential consultation.
  • March 6, 2016: A post addressed IBM workers facing termination and potential replacement by foreign visa workers or through offshoring. Workers were encouraged to share information and seek guidance.

Community Telephone Conferences

We have hosted telephone conferences where American workers and advocates discussed strategies against the outsourcing and offshoring model:

  • March 7, 2018: A productive telephone conference was held with numerous American workers and advocates, covering immigration-related employment issues and collective strategies.
  • July 13, 2018, 8 pm Eastern Time: A telephone conference was scheduled to discuss situations involving H1B workers, overseas job transfers, and workers training their own replacements.

Additional Resources

Our community has shared contact information for advocates such as Kumar Sreenivas, who addresses H1B visa abuse, along with video resources on related topics. These external resources provide further context on labor market challenges facing American workers.

Tell Your Story

Sharing your experience with displacement or unfair labor practices helps others and builds a stronger case for change. Submit your personal account through our Tell Your Story page and connect with other workers facing similar challenges.

Support the Cause

You can support the mission of Protecting U.S. Workers by joining the movement, subscribing for email updates, and following us on social media. Find us on Facebook at ProtectUSWorkers and on Twitter at @4us_workers.

About Sara Blackwell

Founder, Protecting U.S. Workers

Sara Blackwell teaches Employment Law at the University of South Florida in Tampa and is a published author. She has worked for large defense firms and for the United States of America for most of her legal career. Her experience on both sides of employment law gives her unique insight into the challenges facing displaced American workers.