Nail salon workers in New York are pushing for industrywide health and labor standards over fears that working conditions have become more dire amid the Covid pandemic.
report released by Cornell University’s Industrial and Labor Relations Institute
Because of the inconsistent work and the fear that their scarce work hours could becut back, some workers said they felt pressured to refrain from reporting health concerns or problems, which they fear might have developed over the years as a result of working with toxic chemicals amid insufficient ventilation.
In addition to potential reproductive problems, Lama said that many nail technicians have reported difficulty breathing. Reports show that chemicals had also been linked to cognitive development issues, cancer and irritations, according to the report from Cornell. Kang cautioned against painting all salons with a broad brush, challenging people to examine their business models on a case-by-case basis. While some establishments are run by conglomerates, others are mom-and-pop shops.
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