Car Wash Workers

Some 10,000 workers in Los Angeles are the backbone of the highly profitable car wash industry. But the profits are largely derived from employers’ violations of workers’ legal rights.

There is rampant violation of minimum wage, overtime, rest and meal period, workers' compensation, and occupational health and safety laws. Workers suffer from exposure to toxic materials, inadequate drinking water provisions, and lack of protective gear.

Worksafe has initiated and participated in efforts to address the health and safety hazards faced by car wash workers for over six years.