Davis Declares May Safe Jobs for Youth Month

As California youth enter the summer job market, California Governor Gray Davis has proclaimed May "Safe Jobs for Youth Month" to focus attention on preventing workplace injuries. Thousands of young workers - 14 to 18 - begin jobs this summer in California. Many industries employ youth in food service, as courtesy clerks in grocery stores, on construction sites and as cashiers in customer service and retail. These jobs allow California youth to earn money and create positive work experiences. Unfortunately, these jobs can also involve injury and disability if young workers are not informed o...