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Workplace Heat: The Hidden Toll of Injuries

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March 2, 2018 Jordan Barab

The messages to OSHA from the Chamber of Commerce at this week’s House hearing were clear: Don’t (miss)use the General…

Alex Acosta OSHA

Reagan Dishonor Day: Video of How Reagan Dishonored American Workers

March 1, 2018 Jordan Barab

In honor of the dishonor of naming former President Ronald Reagan to the Labor Hall of Fame (better known today…

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Does the Rise in 2016 Workplace Fatalities Mean that OSHA Failed? Hearing Report Part 2

February 28, 2018 Jordan Barab

At yesterday’s House hearing, Eric Hobbes, representing the US Chamber of Commerce, cited a rise in workplace fatalities in 2016…

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February 28, 2018 Jordan Barab

In a fiery rebuttal of Republican and employer attacks on OSHA during the Obama administration, former Assistant Secretary Dr. David…

Weekly Toll

Weekly Toll: Another group of workers join the list those who didn’t make it through the workday

February 27, 2018 Jordan Barab

Parkland School Teachers Killed in Shooting Parkland, FL — Three school employees were among the 17 persons killed in the…

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Game Time: Which One of These Is Different From the Others?

February 26, 2018 Jordan Barab

These are some of the members of the US Department of Labor Hall of Honor. Which of these is different…

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Reagan to be Inducted into Labor Hall of Honor (sic) Thursday. Be There!

February 26, 2018 Jordan Barab

Following today’s attempt in the Supreme Court to kill public employee unions, the Department of Labor will top off “Kill…

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Update: OSHA Hearing Witnesses Revealed!

February 23, 2018 Jordan Barab

No need to ruin your weekend constantly refreshing your browser, waiting to see who will testify at next Tuesday’s OSHA…

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Photo of the Week: More Window Washers, Washington DC

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House to Hold OSHA Hearing on Tuesday

February 23, 2018 Jordan Barab

The House Subcommittee on Workforce Protections will hold a hearing on Tuesday entitled “A More Effective and Collaborative OSHA: A…

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