Behind the rising popularity of quartz countertops is a growing worker health crisis: fabrication dust linked to severe silicosis is sickening countertop workers across the U.S. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/16/u...

We’re still not over the 2026 Young Worker Leadership Academy! Over 3 days, teens from across CA joined mentors and speakers to learn about workplace health & safety, advocate for young workers, and design projects they’ll bring back to their schools and communities. Thank you to our partners!

En 2023, California reportó 472,500 lesiones y enfermedades relacionadas con el trabajo, y 439 muertes relacionadas con el trabajo. Sabemos que estas cifras probablemente estén subestimadas, ya que muchos casos no se reportan.

In 2023, California reported 472,500 job-related injuries and illnesses and 439 job-related fatalities. We know these numbers are likely an undercount, as many cases go unreported. The most common injuries?

CALLING ALL LABOR MOVEMENT RESEARCHERS! We are proud to announce the 2026 UCLA Strategic Labor Research Conference📢✊ 📅 August 7-9, 2026 📍 UCLA School of Public Affairs 📝 Applications open April 1, 2026 🔗 For more details and to join our mailing list for updates, visit: bit.ly/slrc-email

APPLY TODAY! We’re looking for a Project Coordinator to help oversee LOSH training initiatives designed to promote hazard awareness, injury and illness prevention, skills building, and leadership development among workers in Southern California.

¿Por qué se enfoca en lxs trabajadores jóvenes? Son vitales en nuestra fuerza laboral, pero enfrentan mayor riesgo de lesiones por falta de capacitación y conocimiento de sus derechos. Aprende más en el reporte del Centro Laboral de UCLA, "California’s Future Clocked In". tinyurl.com/cve8vbst

Why focus on young workers? They’re vital to California’s workforce—but more likely to be injured due to limited training, hesitancy to speak up, and lack of rights awareness. Learn more in the UCLA Labor Center report, "California’s Future Clocked In". Find the report here: tinyurl.com/cve8vbst

APPLY TODAY! We’re looking for a Program Manager to lead the federally funded Western Region Universities Consortium (WRUC), focused on reducing exposure to occupational and environmental hazards. View the full job description and apply here: bit.ly/4cLp0a8

En California, todxs tenemos derechos en el trabajo, ¡aún si eres un jóven! Desliza a la izquierda para conocer qué tipos de protecciones tienes en el trabajo.

In California, we all have rights at work–even if you’re young! Swipe to get to know what kind of protections you have while you’re on the job.

En California, ¿quiénes son nuestros trabajadores jóvenes? ¡Échate una vista al primer segmento de nuestra serie para aprender más sobre la población de trabajadores jóvenes!

Who are our young workers here in California? Check out the first segment of our series to learn more about our young worker population!

UCLA LOSH invites you to participate in our upcoming virtual 8-hour HAZWOPER courses. Register today: losh.ucla.edu/registration/

From recovery to rebuilding, UCLA's Labor Occupational Safety and Health (LOSH) program trains workers how to stay safe on the job, supports advocacy organizations, and carries out research on the labor of wildfires and other climate disaster. @uclalosh.bsky.social!

Del 1 de febrero al 30 de abril, la mayoría de lxs empleadores están obligadxs a publicar un resumen de todas las lesiones y enfermedades que ocurrieron en el lugar de trabajo durante el año anterior. En CA, el Formulario 300A de Cal/OSHA debe ser publicado en un lugar visible.

It’s an important season for workplace injury reporting! From Feb to April, most employers are required to post a summary of injuries and illnesses that occurred at the workplace in the prior year. In CA, the Cal/OSHA Form 300A must be posted in a visible location.

Compartimos los aspectos más destacados de nuestro boletín de invierno de 2025, publicado recientemente. Discruba las actividades de LOSH durante el último año. Encuentre el boletín completo aqui: losh.ucla.edu/news-media/losh-winter-newsletter-2025

We’re sharing highlights from our recently published 2025 Winter Newsletter. Learn what LOSH has been up to in the last year. Find the full newsletter here: losh.ucla.edu/news-media/losh-winter-newsletter-2025

One year ago, fires devastated communities across greater Los Angeles, taking lives, destroying homes, and displacing more than 150,000 people. 📰 Read LOSH’s latest blog post to learn more: bit.ly/4q0eVcp #UCLALOSH #LAFires #WorkerSafety #UCLA

PAID SUMMER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY! To apply and view required qualifications, visit www.OHIPintern.org Applications accepted thru Friday, January 31, 2025.

APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED! Want your research to make a real impact? LOSH is hiring a Research Associate to support data-driven projects that help workers stay safe, healthy, and informed. Please help us spread the word! Click here to apply: bit.ly/49B5cmD

This month and always, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his lifelong commitment to justice, civil rights, and worker dignity.

APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED! Want your research to make a real impact? LOSH is hiring a Research Associate to support data-driven projects that help workers stay safe, healthy, and informed. Please help us spread the word! Click here to apply: bit.ly/49B5cmD

The 2012 Chevron Richmond refinery explosion sickened 15,000 residents and nearly killed 19 workers, but it also sparked change. 📰 Read LOSH’s latest blog post to learn more: bit.ly/4pzqtmN #UCLALOSH #LaborHistory #UCLA

📢 Únase a nosotros en persona el 15 de enero de 2026 para escuchar a expertos sobre cómo los incendios de 2025 afectaron a lxs trabajadores que participaron en las labores de recuperación. 📍 UCLA James Lawson Jr. Worker Justice Center 🔗 Confirma su asistencia ahora en: bit.ly/4jx09IR

📢 Join us in-person on January 15th, 2026 to hear from experts on how the 2025 fires impacted the workers involved in recovery efforts. 📍 UCLA James Lawson Jr. Worker Justice Center 🔗 RSVP now at bit.ly/4jx09IR

Ha pasado un año desde los incendios forestales de Los Ángeles de 2025, que afectaron a muchxs angelinxs y destruyeron numerosas viviendas. A continuación, le ofrecemos algunos consejos sobre cómo protegerse de la exposición al humo en el lugar de trabajo: bit.ly/3FItXhm

It's been a year since the LA wildfires of 2025 that impacted several Angelenos and destroyed many homes. Here are some tips on how to protect yourself from smoke exposure in the workplace. Check out the full infographic here: Bit.ly/3MvUxg6

PAID SUMMER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY! To apply and view required qualifications, visit www.OHIPintern.org Applications accepted thru Friday, January 31, 2025.

Want your research to make a real impact? LOSH is hiring a Research Associate to support data-driven projects that help workers stay safe, healthy, and informed. Please help us spread the word! Click here to apply: jobs.ucla.edu/careers-home...

Interested in promoting health & safety at work? Check out highlights from our latest WOSH Specialist course with @socalcosh at @latradetech! Big thanks to our guest speakers and partners. Want updates on the next open-enrollment course? Email [email protected]

Interested in promoting health & safety at work? Check out highlights from our latest WOSH Specialist course with @socalcosh at @latradetech! Big thanks to our guest speakers and partners. Want updates on the next open-enrollment course? Email [email protected]

The death of a 20-year-old welder in MN is giving renewed attention to concerns about gender-based violence in the trades. Amber Czech's story underscores the importance of addressing workplace violence and upholding accountability, workplace safety, and the dignity of all workers. bit.ly/4rp9QfW

A partir del 1 de julio de 2025, la ley SB 1350 entró en efecto oficialmente. Esta nueva ley extiende las protecciones de Cal/OSHA a algunxs trabajadores domésticxs contratadxs por empresas como compañías de limpieza, agencias de cuidado a domicilio y empresas de jardinería y paisajismo residencial.

As of July 1, 2025 SB 1350 is officially in effect. This new law extends Cal/OSHA protections to some domestic service workers hired by businesses such as house cleaning companies, homecare agencies, and residential landscaping and gardening companies.

¡APLICA HOY!: ¡Ya están abiertas las solicitudes para la Academia de Liderazgo para Trabajadores Jóvenes (YWLA, sus siglas en inglés) 2026!

APPLY TODAY!: Applications are now open for the 2026 Young Worker Leadership Academy (YWLA)!

LOSH wishes all the promotores in California a Happy Promotores Month! We can not do our work without the support and leadership Community Health Promotores offer. Thank you to all the promotores who spend their time in the community educating and advocating for safer, healthier workplaces.

🚨 Ready to level up your safety leadership? Join the WOSH Specialist Course! 💪 @uclalosh.bsky.social+ @latradetechcollege + @socalcosh are training workers, unions & community leaders to take action for safer workplaces. Don’t wait—secure your spot today! 🔗 www.lattc.edu/guides/enrolling

Está preparado en el caso de un terremoto en el trabajo? El pasado jueves 16 de octubre fue el Día del Gran ShakeOut, un evento global donde personas de todo el mundo practican la seguridad en caso de terremotos. Ahora es el momento perfecto para evaluar que tan preparado está su lugar de trabajo.

Are you prepared in the case of an earthquake at work? Last Thursday October 16 was the Great Shakeout - a global event where people practice earthquake safety. It's the perfect time to evaluate your workplace preparedness. Check out these tips on staying safe during an earthquake at work!

October is Promotoras Month in CA! We’re celebrating Community Health Promotors and our time at Visión y Compromiso’s 23rd annual conference—sessions, panels, and a lively resource table. Thanks to all who stopped by and shared their commitment to worker health and safety!

Join our WOSH Specialist course! @uclalosh.bsky.social , @LATTC & @socalcosh offer a leadership class for workers & communities to learn hazard ID, root-cause analysis, Cal/OSHA rights & more. Info: [email protected] | Register: www.lattc.edu/guides/enrolling

We mourn the loss of Kent Wong, a fierce advocate for workers and immigrants, a lifelong educator, mentor, and a trusted LOSH ally throughout his many years at the UCLA Labor Center.

¡Ya están abiertas las solicitudes para la Academia de Liderazgo para Trabajadores Jóvenes (YWLA, sus siglas en inglés) 2026!

Applications are now open for the 2026 Young Worker Leadership Academy (YWLA)! @uclalosh.bsky.social and UC Berkeley LOHP invite you and any young members from your community to apply to our 3-day leadership training hosted at UCLA.

🔵@uclalosh.bsky.social is proud to participate in the Occupational Health Internship Program (OHIP), which is dedicated to helping graduate and undergraduate students learn about the field of occupational safety and health from those with the most at stake: working people.

Happy Labor Day to workers everywhere!

Please join us for a FREE training for school-based staff responsible for employee safety and health, including HR, administration and/or maintenance and operations. Register here: bit.ly/461l0NZ