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UCLA research: most student workers in Los Angeles struggle to cover basic needs, panel tells Assembly hearing
Summary
A California State Assembly hearing in Paramount heard UCLA Labor Center findings that many public college students work long hours for low pay, often unrelated to career goals, and panelists recommended expanding state-funded work study, a statewide internship tax credit and adjustments to aid formulas.
Assemblymember Jose Solache convened an informational hearing in Paramount where researchers from the UCLA Labor Center testified that many public college students in Los Angeles County work long hours for low pay and face regular difficulty covering basic needs.
The UCLA Labor Center presented survey and interview findings showing 65% of surveyed student workers earn under $15,000 a year; 63% of those receiving financial aid called it insufficient; 71% reported working while sick because they could not afford to miss a shift. "Students aren't just learners. They're the workers who keep Los Angeles running, often at the cost of their own health," said Saba Wahid, director of the UCLA Labor Center.
The panel said a majority of student workers hold full-time course loads while working more than 15 hours a week, with many…
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