To: Governor Phil Murphy
End unsafe conditions for nail salon workers in New Jersey!
A recent exposé by the New York Times found that nail salon workers are subject to horrific work conditions, wage theft and abuse. New Jersey must join New York in taking emergency measures to protect nail salon workers.
Why is this important?
A recent series by the New York Times documented horrific conditions for nail salon workers. Employers regularly steal employee wages, paying some workers as little as $1.50 an hour. Workers are regularly exposed to toxic chemicals without any real protection, leading to serious health problems, miscarriages and birth defects.
This kind of exploitation has no place in New Jersey. Governor Chris Christie should join New York in imposing emergency measures to protect nail salon workers, including salon by salon inspections and a campaign to inform workers of their rights.
This kind of exploitation has no place in New Jersey. Governor Chris Christie should join New York in imposing emergency measures to protect nail salon workers, including salon by salon inspections and a campaign to inform workers of their rights.