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Car Wash Workers Demand Better Treatment, Condemn Retaliations at a Dirty Car Wash in Queens Under Investigation by the NY Attorney General’s Office
*Escalation of Car Wash Workers’ Campaign, Following AG Car Wash Probe, Revelations of Mistreatment and Abuse*

March 29, 10 a.m., Sutphin Car Wash, 9731 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, Queens

WHAT: Car wash workers will confront managers at the Sutphin Car Wash in Jamaica, Queens, and demand better treatment and condemn recent retaliations from management, which have included reduced hours and verbal threats. Sutphin Car Wash is part of a chain of car washes operated by Fernando Magalhaes, who was subpoened earlier this month by Attorney General Eric Schneiderman following revelations of wage and hour violations, and unsafe working conditions. Car wash workers will be joined by community activists and elected officials in this direct action. Workers will be available for interviews and English translation will be provided.

WHO: Car wash workers, community activists, City Councilman James Sanders, and representatives of WASH New York.

WHERE: Sutphin Car Wash, 9731 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, Queens

WHEN: Thursday, March 29, 10.a.m.

TRANSPORTATION: Take the E/J/Z to Sutphin Blvd.
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About WASH New York: Workers Aligned for a Sustainable and Healthy New York
WASH New York is a campaign fighting for greater workplace justice, health, and safety in New York City’s car wash industry. To learn more, visit www.washnewyork.org and connect with the campaign on Tumblr, Twitter, and Facebook for the latest news, updates, and calls to action.