Youth's Lives Every Day
June 4, 2025 – The Trevor Project and The Communications Workers of America (CWA) reached an inaugural collective bargaining agreement. The organization voluntarily recognized CWA as the representative for unionized staff in 2023.
Jaymes Black, CEO of The Trevor Project, released the following statement in response:
“Since stepping into my role as CEO this past July, it has been a top priority to honor our commitments to LGBTQ+ young people and our staff while ensuring the long-term sustainability of our critical programs. This agreement reflects the complex landscape that nonprofits are facing, including financial challenges amid rising costs, and the increasing cultural and political challenges affecting LGBTQ+ youth. We are grateful for the collaboration, hard work, and dedication of everyone involved that led to this agreement, and we look forward to continuing our productive relationship with CWA as we carry out The Trevor Project’s life-saving work.”
LGBTQ+ young people can continue to contact The Trevor Project’s crisis services, 24/7, to connect with a highly trained crisis counselor for support. The organization will continue operating its innovative suicide prevention programs across research, public education, advocacy, and peer support. The public can continue to access the organization’s critical resources online for free.
If you or someone you know needs help or support, The Trevor Project’s trained crisis counselors are available 24/7 at 1-866-488-7386, via chat at TheTrevorProject.org/Get-Help, or by texting START to 678678.
