Growing USW�s Presence and Power in Southern California
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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
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