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#health-risks
fromCbsnews
2 weeks ago

Head of worker safety agency NIOSH restored, ahead of RFK Jr. hearing

"While we celebrate with those who received a rescission letter from HHS, I am mindful that others did not. I am hopeful that we can continue to make the case for reinstating everyone at NIOSH," the agency's now-reinstated director, Dr. John Howard, wrote in the email.
Public health
#labor-rights
NYC startup
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Warehouse Workers Who Ship NYC's Luxury Fashion Brands Are Unionizing

Bergen Logistics workers are advocating for union recognition and improved working conditions amidst heated debates about labor rights in the fashion industry.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
5 months ago

Amazon Hit With Potential Strike and Damning Senate Report Ahead of Holiday Rush

Teamster workers voted to authorize strikes against Amazon to address unsafe working conditions and low wages.
NYC startup
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Warehouse Workers Who Ship NYC's Luxury Fashion Brands Are Unionizing

Bergen Logistics workers are advocating for union recognition and improved working conditions amidst heated debates about labor rights in the fashion industry.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
5 months ago

Amazon Hit With Potential Strike and Damning Senate Report Ahead of Holiday Rush

Teamster workers voted to authorize strikes against Amazon to address unsafe working conditions and low wages.
#subway
#occupational-health
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Outrage as Trump's coal expansion coupled with health cuts: There won't be anyone to work in the mines'

The Trump administration's push for coal mining expansion raises significant health and safety concerns for miners amid crippling agency budget cuts.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Outrage as Trump's coal expansion coupled with health cuts: There won't be anyone to work in the mines'

The Trump administration's push for coal mining expansion raises significant health and safety concerns for miners amid crippling agency budget cuts.
#migrant-workers
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Saudi minister: WC worker's death investigated

Saudi Arabia is investigating a worker's death during World Cup stadium construction, emphasizing safety despite concerns over migrant worker rights.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The boat owners treat us as slaves': crews report abuse and death on long-haul vessels

Crew member dies under mysterious circumstances on fishing boat; reactions show neglect of workers' welfare.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Saudi minister: WC worker's death investigated

Saudi Arabia is investigating a worker's death during World Cup stadium construction, emphasizing safety despite concerns over migrant worker rights.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The boat owners treat us as slaves': crews report abuse and death on long-haul vessels

Crew member dies under mysterious circumstances on fishing boat; reactions show neglect of workers' welfare.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Caltrans using remote-controlled equipment to help clear Highway 1 slide near Big Sur

Working closely with Caterpillar Inc. and other contracting partners, the incorporation of this technology is intended to increase production and protect worker safety at Regent's Slide.
California
fromwww.hackneygazette.co.uk
2 months ago

Building firm that showed 'total disregard for safety' fined 90k

Nofax Enterprises failed to protect workers from silica and wood dust exposure, leading to serious health risks, while disregarding Covid safety regulations during construction.
London politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

How lone working devices enhance safety for remote and isolated workers - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

A lone working device is essential for employees working alone or in remote situations, ensuring rapid emergency response and enhanced safety communication.
Wearables
Remote teams
fromFast Company
2 months ago

'Nervous and rushed': How Fukushima nuclear plant workers are carrying out a highly radioactive mission

Radiation levels at Fukushima Daiichi have decreased, but the cleanup effort remains dangerous and psychologically taxing for workers.
#labor-strike
fromPolygon
5 months ago
Video games

A year after being bought by a private equity firm, Acrylicos Vallejo's employees are on strike

fromPolygon
5 months ago
Video games

A year after being bought by a private equity firm, Acrylicos Vallejo's employees are on strike

Mission District
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

More than 7,000 gallons of hydrocarbon materials were released in Martinez refinery blaze

A massive fire at a Martinez refinery released over 7,000 gallons of hydrocarbons, affecting local workers and gas prices.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

More rescuers join search for trapped workers in India's tunnel collapse

More heavy equipment has been deployed to hasten the search as India's South Central Railway announced on Friday that its rescue team had joined the mission to locate the trapped workers.
UK news
#construction-accident
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Four killed in South Korea road collapse

Anseong highway construction collapse killed four and injured six, stressing ongoing safety issues in South Korea's industrial sector.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Four killed in South Korea road collapse

Anseong highway construction collapse killed four and injured six, stressing ongoing safety issues in South Korea's industrial sector.
New York City
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Waldorf-Astoria worker plummets to his death at long-under-construction luxury hotel: cops

A construction worker fell to his death from the Waldorf-Astoria New York hotel, raising safety concerns about the ongoing construction.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Nation
4 months ago

REI Sells the Great Outdoors While Workers Breathe Chemicals in a Windowless Basement

REI's transparency regarding worker safety and air quality at its SoHo store raises serious concerns, especially about the exposure to toxic chemicals.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
4 months ago

Electric Vehicle Battery Plant Workers in Kentucky File for Election to Join UAW

Workers at BlueOval SK demand improved safety and conditions through UAW unionization amid organizing efforts in the South.
fromwww.ilfordrecorder.co.uk
5 months ago

Elizabeth line worker died after assault while on shift at Ilford station

'We are deeply saddened by the passing of our member, who died following an attack while at work. The whole union sends its condolences to their family, friends and colleagues at this awful time.'
London
fromFortune
8 months ago

Exec behind $500 billion sustainable paradise Neom complained about worker deaths taking up his time

Wayne Borg's controversial remarks about worker deaths and allegations of discrimination raise serious questions about oversight and worker safety in Neom's mega-construction project.
Tech industry
fromeuronews
10 months ago

France cuts construction work hours due to heatwaves

Most construction companies are getting used to dealing with the heat, as the problem is becoming increasingly frequent and limited working hours are now the norm.
Remote teams
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