House Republicans Propose to Eliminate OSHA
As we yet again approach the possibility of a Republican inspired government shutdown, suspending numerous government services and keeping millions…
Shutting Down Government — and Worker Protections
As we careen into yet another pointless and preventable government shutdown, I’m republishing a post I wrote before the last…
House Republican Budget Declares War on Workers
Joe Biden once said “Don’t tell me what you value. Show me your budget — and I’ll tell you what…
What the Debt Ceiling Agreement Means for Workplace Safety
So, assuming radical Republicans don’t sabotage the agreement that their fearless leader, Speaker Kevin McCarthy, reached with President Biden, we…
Biden’s FY 2024 Workplace Safety and Health Budget
“Don’t tell me what you value. Show me your budget — and I’ll tell you what you value.” — Joe…
Congress Effectively Cuts OSHA Budget for 2nd Straight Year
In what can only be described as a colossal disappointment, the US Congress is on the verge of approving a…
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Violence Against Transit Workers Transit workers and labor unions across America are sounding the alarm over the trend of violence,…
Biden’s FY 2023 Workplace Safety and Health Budget
President Biden released his FY 2023 Budget request yesterday and the OSHA budget request provides an $89 million (or 14.6%)…
Congress Effectively Cuts OSHA Budget
The House of Representatives finally passed its FY 2022 budget late last night, only 5-1/2 months after FY 2021 ended.…
House Passes Build Back Better with Higher OSHA Penalties and Increased Budget
The House of Representatives this morning passed its Build Back Better bill which will significantly increase OSHA’s maximum penalties and…