Worker Safety
Eleven “must knows” about safety for Workers Memorial Day
April 27, 2015Unions observe Workers Memorial Day to remember those who have suffered and died on the job and to renew our efforts for safe workplaces.
Read moreOil industry obstinance on safety forces steelworkers to strike
February 5, 2015Oil industry obstinance, especially its refusal to even discuss worker safety issues, forced tens of thousands of Steelworkers to strike.
Read moreToday in Labor History: Wildfire kills 78 firefighters
August 20, 2014It is believed to be the largest fire in U.S. history and the deadliest until the September 11 attacks in 2001
Read moreWildfires grow while budget to fight them is depleted
August 8, 2014The U.S. Forest Service's annual budget for fighting wildfires is rapidly dwindling; in fact, it may run out by the end of the month: the fires, on the other hand, will keep burning.
Read moreOSHA goes after Ohio Bell for punishing injured workers
February 27, 2014OSHA is really pissed off at Ohio Bell, especially when it disciplines workers for reporting on-the-job injuries that would be considered "little things."
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