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Your mailman contemplates Obamacare

February 3, 2011 By John Dick

As this national debate plays out, I hope we all take some time to stop and really consider what kind of nation we want to leave our children.

OSHA backtracks on documenting ergonomic injuries

February 1, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

Responding to what it called complaints by "small business," the Occupational Safety and Health Administration retreated from even the mild ergonomics proposal it had planned for later this year.

California’s paid family-leave a success

January 27, 2011

California's landmark Paid Family Leave (PFL) program has produced substantial "economic, social, and health" gains for workers and their families.

Health reform helps Californians, repeal would be costly

January 13, 2011 By Marilyn Bechtel

The California Public Interest Research Group (CALPIRG) has released a report detailing what would happen to Californians if repeal happens.

Ergonomics not on the list of five new safety rules

January 12, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration will roll out five new rules this year designed to protect workers on the job - but a rule to curb ergonomic injuries will not be one of them.