Eleven “must knows” about safety for Workers Memorial Day
Unions observe Workers Memorial Day to remember those who have suffered and died on the job and to renew our efforts for safe workplaces.
Oil industry obstinance on safety forces steelworkers to strike
Oil industry obstinance, especially its refusal to even discuss worker safety issues, forced tens of thousands of Steelworkers to strike.
Today in Labor History: Wildfire kills 78 firefighters
It is believed to be the largest fire in U.S. history and the deadliest until the September 11 attacks in 2001
OSHA goes after Ohio Bell for punishing injured workers
OSHA is really pissed off at Ohio Bell, especially when it disciplines workers for reporting on-the-job injuries that would be considered "little things."
Feds hit Houston oil pipe firm with $1m safety violation fine
OSHA inspectors found 13 willful violations, with a fine of $70,000 each, including unguarded presses, no guards on machines for cutting I-beams, and pipes and no brakes on overhead cranes.
Big business floods Congress with demands to de-regulate
Corporations officially unveiled loads of pet projects, wish-lists, and regulations they want axed during a hearing held by the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. The labor movement says it's corporate arm-twisting of lawmakers on the issue of regulations.
Union happy with new Obama crackdown on mine owners
Mine workers welcome Obama's plan to make it easier in cracking down on coal companies that are constant safety violators. However specific rules need to be enforced in order to further erode the systemic problem, unions say.
Steelworkers lobby for jobs, jobs, jobs -- good, green and safe
WASHINGTON — "Our people want to work!" Rep. Betty Sutton of Ohio declared at the 1,000-strong Steelworker Rapid Response Conference here on May 6.
Filmmakers launch 16deathsperday.com to strengthen worker safety laws
Sixteen workers die every day on the job. It's past time to do something about it.
