En una región donde el costo de vida ha incrementado en la última década, algunos que se encuentran sin vivienda optan por vivir en vehículos. Muchos lo ven como una solución temporal: un refugio asequible o una parada intermedia que esperan los encaminará hacia un hogar estable y permanente.
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Posted in“Civic” Podcast, California, Coronavirus, Essential Workers, Labor
Labor Advocates Say Inspector Shortage Jeopardizes Workplace Coronavirus Safety
As workers head back to their jobs, they are navigating the new workplace safety reality of operating in a global pandemic. Labor organizers say the protections against catching the novel coronavirus on the job are insufficient at many workplaces, and lack enforcement. They allege that California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health, better known as […]
Posted in“Civic” Podcast, Coronavirus, Essential Workers, Labor
Postal Workers Rally for Stimulus Support
The United States Postal Service is running out of money — the agency requested $75 billion in emergency funding in April, saying it would be out of money by September. Lower demand for its services and the health impacts of the pandemic have hit the agency hard, and legislators had planned to give the postal […]
Posted inBay Area, Coronavirus, Driving Home: Surviving the Housing Crisis, Health, Homelessness
Coronavirus Resource Guide for Vehicle Dwellers in San Francisco and Berkeley
Photojournalist Yesica Prado assembled this resource guide as part of her ongoing project examining the culture of vehicle living in San Francisco and Berkeley. CatchLight, Dysturb, The Everyday Projects and the San Francisco Public Press collaborated to produce this guide for printed posters, which are posted where vehicle dwellers would likely see them. The aim is to improve access to locally relevant public health information as part of the Artists Against an #Infodemic Initiative.
Posted inBay Area, Coronavirus, Driving Home: Surviving the Housing Crisis, Homelessness
Guía de Recursos Sobre el Coronavirus Para Residentes de Vehículos en San Francisco y Berkeley
La fotoperiodista Yesica Prado reunió esta guía de recursos como parte de su proyecto que examina la cultura de vivir en vehículos en San Francisco y Berkeley. CatchLight, Dysturb, The Everyday Projects y San Francisco Public Press colaboraron para producir esta guía y carteles, que se publicaran donde los habitantes de vehículos puedan leerlos. El objetivo es mejorar el acceso a la información de salud pública localmente como parte de la Iniciativa de Artistas Contra una #Infodemia.
Posted in“Civic” Podcast, Economy & Business, Housing, Labor, Renters at Risk
Renters Face Growing Debt Burden
The coronavirus pandemic has cost millions their jobs, and that means many tenants haven’t been able to pay rent, landlords have had trouble making mortgage payments and other bills are also stacking up. Debts can be sold to collections agencies, and even keep renters from accessing affordable housing.
Posted in“Civic” Podcast, Coronavirus, Essential Workers, Public Safety
San Francisco Firefighters Adapt Routines to Coronavirus Pandemic
San Francisco firefighters are still on duty, working shifts at the firehouse, responding to calls and conducting fire safety inspections.
Posted in“Civic” Podcast, Coronavirus, Essential Workers, Transportation
Muni Operators Work in Fear of Coronavirus Infection
As the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency makes drastic cuts to service to prevent further spread of the coronavirus, drivers are fearful and feel exposed. Five cases have been confirmed among Muni workers.
Posted in“Civic” Podcast, Coronavirus, Essential Workers, Labor
Gig Workers Face Uncertainty During Coronavirus Pandemic
Carlos Ramos, who drives for Lyft and is also an organizer with Gig Workers Rising, says gig workers including drivers should get the full protections and rights of employees under California’s AB 5.
Posted in“Civic” Podcast, Coronavirus, Essential Workers, Food Systems
Grocery Union Reaches Deal for Workers on Front Lines of the Coronavirus Pandemic
Grocery stores have been deemed essential during the pandemic, and their employees are stationed on the front lines. One San Jose grocery store worker has died of COVID-19.