LOS ANGELES

The Los Angeles County Federation of Labor provides a “FIFA World Cup: Know Before You Go” resource for workers, community members, and visitors in Los Angeles County. (website)

 

State Safety & Wage Enforcement. For filing safety or wage concerns with the state of California (e.g., wage theft, meal break violations, and retaliation).

 

Legal Aid & Community Advocacy. For accessing legal services and consultations for free or low-cost.

County & Municipal Enforcement Agencies. For assistance enforcing county and municipal safety and wage concerns (e.g., discrimination protections, education, employment, and housing).

 

Worker Centers. For if you have a specific worker request or inquiry related to working at the FIFA tournament.

 

Job Training & Workforce Support. Directory of union-based apprenticeship or internship program. Includes no-cost trainings, job search tools, internship and apprenticeships, and Spanish-speaking workforce support.

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Health and safety

• California has an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) state plan. Cal/OSHA covers both public and private sector workers. (website)

• Heat Protection

• California has a comprehensive occupational heat standard with indoor and outdoor protections. The prescriptive elements include a temperature trigger of 80°F, water, rest, shade, training, paid rest break, and acclimatization requirements. (website)

 

Worker organizing

• Contact the national AFL-CIO to reach a union organizer (website)