SD Warehouse worker ordinance

Better pay, improved working conditions and safety for warehouse workers

All people should have dignity, safety and respect at work. People deserve jobs that don’t kill them. Jobs shouldn’t risk the health and safety of our families and community. Yet during the pandemic companies like Amazon put profits over people and asked workers to risk their lives so people like Jeff Bezos and corporate stockholders could get even richer.

But workers are fighting back across the country demanding respect, higher pay and safer working conditions. We have a chance to make sure San Diego workers are treated fairly.

The warehouse industry is hurting san diegans

Half of all warehouse workers in San Diego County are paid $17.32 or less per hour, about $36,000 or less per year.

 

In 2017, warehouse workers experienced work-related injuries at nearly twice the rate of workers in private industries.

 

Warehouse workers are exposed to high levels of diesel fumes released in enclosed spaces and by trucks heading in and out of warehouse facilities.

what do we want for warehouse workers?

STOP THE ABUSE OF WAREHOUSE WORKERS PANEL

On September 12, 2022 the Center on Policy Initiatives co-hosted a panel discussion about the Warehouse Worker Policy with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Teamsters Local 542, UFCW Local 135, San Diego and Imperial Counties Labor Council and San Diego County Board of Supervisors Nathan Fletcher and Nora Vargas.

Learn about the what’s happening in the warehouse industry and why we need a policy that improves pay, working conditions and the health and safety of warehouse workers and our communities.

what are warehouse workers saying?

It was over 80 degrees inside the building constantly. No fans or air conditioning, 5 floors all without proper ventilation in the fulfillment center.
- Armando, Former Amazon Worker
The way companies utilize temps is an issue. Some of the temp guys would say I’m not getting paid what you’re getting paid. Someone is taking advantage of him and taking advantage of his labor. Calling this broker to get this guy to work for you, and he’s not getting paid what he’s worth. Two people are taking advantage of you.
- Gregory, Warehouse Worker

If you don’t care that you got a million employees and they’re struggling to raise their family then you got a problem.

Gregory- Warehouse Worker

what can you do?

Do you or someone you know work in a warehouse in San Diego County? Please email us if you’re willing to talk to us about your experiences and want to join the fight to improve working conditions for warehouse workers.

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