The union movement calls on these leaders to share the prosperity California workers have produced with injured workers. Join me this Workers Memorial Day in supporting for fairness for injured workers and Senate Bill 996 . As teenagers and young adults enter the workforce, they become the changing face of the union movement. They are our newest workers and organizers, and they are also our children, those we would like to continue to protect as they leave home and enter the world of work. Every 10 minutes, a teenager in the U.S. goes to the emergency room due to a work-related injury.
Most injuries are preventable when teens receive information and support about safety on the job.
The guides urge teens to be aware of the California Labor Code, including teen workers' rights, the types of work teens are prohibited from doing, the hours they may work, and the necessity for work permits. They suggest joining or organizing a union and urge parents to be aware of the work their children are performing, the laws surrounding it, and appropriate safety measures. A series of fact sheets have been produced for teens, parents and employers.