Freedom from regulation is more important than human life.
Today is Worker's Memorial Day. Conditions have improved from the days of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire. But not by nearly enough.
Labor reporters are increasingly focusing on how extreme heat kills workers — and what should be done about it. They could focus on industry opposition to creating federal heat regulations, whether from agricultural employers or warehouse companies.
Farms are dangerous workplaces. Grain silos are well known death traps that kill dozens of workers, often children, every year.
The bottling plant I work at just got acquired by investors who want to change the future of capitalism. Let’s see how they handle our immediate concerns. Private equity firm KKR acquired a majority stake in global beverage solutions company Refresco
On April 28th, International Workers' Memorial Day, we recommit to - "mourn for the dead and fight like hell for the living". - Mother Jones.
On average, almost 100 workers are killed every day in the United States due to traumatic injuries suffered at work. Ten times as many die from occupational diseases. The accounts below give you a taste of the PREVENTABLE carnage.
Six Supreme Court ideologues have defied science, common sense and established law. Thousands will die of covid as a result.
The justices fail to understand that workers — almost every worker — is at higher risk of contracting COVID-19 in the workplace than the average American.
Advocates want Osha to issue federal heat standards, requiring water, shade and rest breaks
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