Teaching through partnerships: A Community Outreach Model Deogracia Cornelio & Leonel Yoque Labor Occupational Safety & Health Program University of California, Los Angeles National Action Summit for Latino Worker Health and Safety Houston, Texas April 2010

Workers in So Cal comprise 2/3 of the state’s total workforce So Cal accounts for 69% of California’s foreign born population In some industries, such as garment, 90% of workers speak a language other than English and only 17% have above high school education Half of LOSH staff is bilingual; several are native Spanish speakers and foreign born LOSH has strong relationships with unions and community based organizations Educational activities are developed in and with the community Southern CA and LOSH

Street corners (day laborers; with SoCalCOSH) Mexican Consulate (Ventanilla de Salud) Health fairs Ethnic clubs Via Spanish media In collaboration with worker centers, small businesses and unions and in support of ongoing campaigns -- by building the capacity of community organizations (e.g. health promoters network) Outreach and Education at:

Based on what we learn in interaction with the community—considering language and concrete needs over conceptual framework How are materials developed?

What do we need to know?  Language  Literacy levels  Socio-economic pressures  Cultural frameworks What do they need to know?  Health & safety hazards  Legal framework  Possible actions and resources Lesson learned: Finding a setting for dialogue