The Loss of Michael
The recent death of long-time Natick employee Michael F. McDaniel Jr., is a stark reminder of the dangers our municipal public works employees face each day. It also highlights the urgent need for health and safety requirements that meet or exceed those in the private sector.
At One Year Anniversary, Mass. Activists Hail Groundbreaking Law Protecting Temp Workers
One year after a groundbreaking temporary agency reform law went into effect in Massachusetts, advocates are hailing the laws role in combating labor abuse and promoting transparency for the tens of thousands of temporary workers employed in the Commonwealth.
Worker centers pose a threat only to exploitative employers
As president of a worker center in Boston, I was thrilled to see a reporter recognize the growing role that these centers play in protecting workers from wage theft, dangerous jobs, and other forms of labor abuse (Worker advocacy groups gain clout, clash with businesses, Business, Jan. 17).
Death brings perils of immigrant workers into view
In her native Sri Lanka, Yoga Pasupathipillai was too poor to go to college, buy a home, or even get married. But in 1995, she won the green card lottery to come to America and finally claimed the independence she craved.
Two Boston Worker Deaths too Many
Two immigrant workers at construction and shipping worksites were killed less than five days apart in the city of Boston.
Backlog of repairs must not be allowed to grow
We agree that you should not put a dollar figure on what is right for student learning, as Dot Joyce, spokeswoman for Mayor Menino, says in reference to the announcement of a proposed $261 million construction project to house two Boston schools (Page A1, Oct. 1).
Families of workplace fatality victims press legislature for adequate funeral benefits
BOSTON, MA 10/8/13 When Kim Flynn was hit by the devastating news that her daughter, a social worker, was murdered at work, the last thing on her mind was financial matters.
MassCOSH: Let’s get beyond the management vs. labor approach
After seeing [Boston mayoral candidate] Marty Walsh repeatedly questioned about his ability to be both pro-labor and a mayor who can effectively negotiate with municipal employees (Path carries Walsh closer to his dream, Sept. 25), I felt compelled to rebut the notion that this is a contradiction.
We're Hiring! MassCOSH Youth Coordinator
JOB OPENING: MassCOSH Youth Coordinator The Massachusetts Coalition for Occupational Safety and Health (MassCOSH) is a nonprofit organization that builds the power of workers both youth and adults to lead efforts that achieve safe, healthy working conditions.
Heat Kills: As temperatures climb, workers succumb to heat
On July 5, James Baldasarre, a 45-year old a Medford, Massachusetts US Postal Service employee who had worked for USPS for 24 years, died from excessive heat.
Are Our School Buildings Harming Our Students?
Co-authored by Tolle Graham, Massachusetts Coalition for Occupational Safety and Health With back-to-school time in full swing, each school day, 55 million children and 7 million adults -- 20 percent of the total U.S.
Proposed Silica Rule Will Protect Thousands of State’s Most Vulnerable Workers
With a construction boom taking place in Boston, the U.S.
One week after a tree worker suffers severe electrical burns, a second incident results in death
With tree workers often working just a hairs breadth away from power lines, employers must carefully follow OSHA requirements or they will put their employees lives in jeopardy, MassCOSH said in a statement today.
Really? Industry group launches campaign against worker centers, low-wage workers
The Pump Handle Really?
Wal-Mart Settles OSHA Case Over Cleaning Procedures
By STEVEN GREENHOUSE Published: August 7, 2013 Wal-Mart Stores has agreed to a corporatewide settlement to improve safety conditions related to trash compactors and cleaning chemicals in more than 2,800 of its stores, the United States Department of Labor announced on Wednesday.
