Defending the right to inclusive safety regulations

Clean-shaven respirator policies are creating systemic barriers for workers who can’t shave for medical or religious reasons—particularly Sikh men. These outdated rules violate basic human rights and exclude qualified workers from roles in marine and industrial sectors.

We’ve called on the Minister of Labour and key allies to push for change. Everyone deserves safe, inclusive working conditions that respect their beliefs and identities.

👉 Read the letters we sent:

2025.04.23 Letter to Minister Whiteside re clean-shaven policy

2025.04.23 Letter to Baltej Singh Dhillon re clean-shaven policy

2025.04.23 Letter to Hermender Singh Kailley re clean-shaven policy