Growing USW�s Presence and Power in Southern California

							   C.L.E.A.N.
Carwash Campaign
           Improving
        health and safety
        conditions for L.A.
        carwash workers
        The Conditions for Workers
Workers are frequently:
   Paid less than minimum wage,
    sometimes tips alone.
   Lack of shade, rest breaks and
    clean water.
   Exposed to toxic chemicals
    without protective gear.
       Many have reported rashes, nosebleeds, respiratory problems
        and chronic eye irritation from chemical exposure.

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    Partnerships with
      Community
•Trainings for workers and staff
•Assistance with H&S expertise
•Support for worker H&S committee
          •Developing educational
          materials for workers
          •Access to health services
              CLEAN Safety Allies:
         * UCLA-LOSH * Worksafe
         * SoCalCOSH    * IDEPSCA
  Collaboration with Government
             Agencies
•Building organizational relationships
•Having workers provide first-hand testimony about
industry conditions.
•Assisting with agency
investigations in an
atmosphere of fear for
workers.
•Expanding public
education about health
and safety issues
     Worker Engagement
..     and Leadership
        •   Engaging workers in the process
            of improving health and safety
            conditions
        •   Using these efforts for worker
            leadership development and as
            an organizing tool

            •   Creating community
                advocates and organizers