Sentences with phrase «salon workers»
The phrase "salon workers" refers to people who work in a salon, which is a place where beauty treatments such as haircuts, styling, manicures, and facials are provided. Full definition
But despite the lack an agreement on the core measures, deals on other issues fell into place, including a deal on protecting nail salon workers.
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A growing number of research has found that many products used by salon workers contain harmful chemicals that can lead to debilitating illnesses to those constantly exposed to them.
Last week the New York Times ran two excellent pieces called «The Price of Nice Nails» and «Perfect Nails, Poisoned Workers», which document the abuse of nail salon workers in the New York City area.
In California, so many salon workers have become ill that local doctors there are calling it an epidemic.
Hundreds of volunteers fanned out across New York yesterday morning as part of an outreach campaign for nail salon workers organized by city officials, with the goal of reaching thousands of manicurists by day's end and educating them about their rights and how to protect their health.
Cuomo gave James credit for trying to raise awareness of labor conditions, noting she held a press conference on nail salon worker safety last September 2014 and later introduced legislation on salon conditions to the NYC Council.
Assemblyman Ron Kim helped craft a bill protecting nail salon workers from labor abuses and potentially dangerous chemicals, but now — after receiving tens of thousands of dollars in political contributions from salon owners — opposes it.
«This legislation not only establishes those regulations, but also provides salon workers and operators with the training and resources they need to be successful.»
The legislation gives nail salon workers access to the full range of employment resources available through the Department of Labor.
«You may not think these businesses are that important, but at the end of the day, we're keeping women employed,» remarked De La Rosa, who said she would like to see salon workers receive health and retirement benefits.
Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan told reporters following the Tuesday evening leaders» meeting that an agreement would come soon for protections for nail salon workers.
Many nail salon workers were on hand for the bill signing in the Bronx, CBS2's Alive Gainer reported.
Speaking at an event celebrating new laws to protect nail salon workers, the Democratic governor asserted the state has a bright history of drawing immigrants and a darker past of mistreating them.
«Nail salon workers, like many people in low wage positions, can suffer exploitation that puts themselves and others at risk.
Instead, the Democrats arrived Sunday evening to discuss everything from expiring rent regulations to protections for nail salon workers.
It's true that Cuomo delivered on several of his priorities, and that students, salon workers, and upstate and suburban homeowners should benefit.
Legislation Protecting Nail Salon Workers On Thursday morning, Governor Cuomo signed legislation protecting and supporting nail salon workers in New York.
Charito Cisneros, founder, Hispanic Cosmetology and Beauty Chamber of Commerce, said: «I applaud Governor Cuomo for his leadership in ensuring that all nail salon workers are properly trained and licensed, which will improve our industry as a whole.»
Cuomo appeared at the South Bronx's Hostos Community College to sign legislation intended to protect nail salon workers and to announce a state government task force «to root out worker exploitation issues in multiple industries in New York State.»
If you are a salon worker, and feel that you have been affected by the chemical you have used while performing your job, call the beauty salon injury lawyers at Friedman, Rodman, and Frank at 305-448-8585.
Our experienced beauty salon injury lawyers are pooling our resources to fight for salon workers» rights here in Florida.
The response to the piece has been heartening and yesterday Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the enactment of emergency measures to protect nail salon workers.