Young Workers

Check out a couple of our YWLA projects! The JR Wooden team worked together to create a film to educating youth about young worker health and safety. They submitted the film to the "Making Movies that Matter" film festival and won best PSA! check it out youtube.com/watch?v=i6dZLT…

Congratulations to the winners of the 2023 Young Workers Poster Contest! All youth between the ages of 14-18 who live in CA can submit a Safe Jobs for Youth Month poster virtually, focusing on young worker health . Check out our website to find out more! #SafeJobs4Youth #SJ4YM

Have you heard of the Young Worker Leadership Academy? It's a 3 day, overnight leadership camp hosted for youth across CA to learn about health and safety in the workplace - find out more and apply here: youngworkers.org/ywla/

⚠️Reporting injuries at work isn't just important for your health, it's also your right! Don't hesitate to speak up and let your supervisor know about workplace hazards or safety concerns. Check out our guide on what to do if you get hurt on the job! youngworkers.org/injuries/work-…

As a young worker, did you know you are entitled to additional rights and protections? Learn more about the Young Worker Bill of Rights here: youngworkers.org/wp-content/upl… #SafeJobs4YouthMonth

Know your rights at work! Check out our FAQs on dealing with workplace issues and learn how to stand up for yourself! youngworkers.org/questions/

Are you looking for a summer job? Whether it's your first job or if you've had a job before, make sure you know your rights before starting a new role! youngworkers.org/questions/

Young workers are 1.5x as likely as adults to get injured on the job. Today is the first day of Safe Jobs for Youth Month! This May, we will be promoting awareness of child labor laws and workplace safety. Visit youngworkers.org for additional details. #SJ4YM #LaborJustice

Check out our 2 upcoming opportunities 👉 Visit youngworkers.org/ywla/ to apply for our Young Worker Leadership Academy (YWLA) and remember the deadline for our poster contest is Jan. 27th! 🎉 Apply today and spread the word! :) #YWLA #YoungWorkers #TeenSafety #Community

Come participate in the 2023 Poster Contest! Make sure to visit the youngworkers.org to apply! Share and spread the word :)! #SJ4YM #PosterContest #YoungWorkers #Hazards #Safety #YoungWorkers #Teens

Come and join us for the 2023 Young Worker Leadership Academy (YWLA)! Make sure to visit youngworkers.org/ywla/ to apply! Share and spread the word! :) #YWLA #YoungWorkers #TeenSafety #Community #Academy #like #share #follow @UCBerkeleyLOHP @CA_DIR @ehsintl

Check out our website to find out to apply for next year's contest! #SafeJobs4Youth #SJ4YM #YWCA #LaborJustice #YoungWorkers

Here are the winners of the Young Workers 2022 Poster Contest! All youth between the ages of 14-18 who live in California can submit a Safe Jobs for Youth Month poster virtually, focusing on workplace health safety as it relates to teens!

To apply next year check out our website: youngworkers.org under current opportunities! #SafeJobs4Youth #SJ4YM #YWCA #LaborJustice #YoungWorkers

Here is a recap of the 2022 Young Workers Leadership Academy (YWLA)! The academy introduces participants to service strategies (policy, education, media), and provides a forum for youth to plan service-learning projects for their schools and communities! #SJ4YM #Youngworkers

Tell your supervisor right away if you are injured at work! You can’t be fired for reporting an injury, a workplace hazard, or other safety problems. Learn more about your rights at youngworkers.org. #SafeJobs4Youth #SJ4YM #YWCA #LaborJustice #YoungWorkers

Your right to a safe workplace is protected by federal and state laws! Learn more about your rights at youngworkers.org. #SafeJobs4Youth #SJ4YM #YWCA #LaborJustice #YoungWorkers

#YoungWorkers FAQ Series: Learn what are your rights and responsibilities at work, if it is okay to do any job, and what are your safety responsibilities! Visit our FAQ's page for more info on what teens should know about their rights at work: youngworkers.org/questions/ #SJ4YM

Young Workers FAQs: What can I do if my rights aren’t respected at work? Check out our FAQ's page for more info on what teens should know before starting a job, rights at work, and what you can do if your rights are not respected: youngworkers.org/questions/ #SafeJobs4Youth #SJ4YM

Summer is approaching so thousands of teens will enter the workforce for #summerjobs It’s #SafeJobsforYouthMonth to promote information for #workers under 18. DIR enforces child labor laws in California that prohibit certain occupations based on age go.usa.gov/xumsU