health and safety
OSHA gives giant coronavirus-spreading meatpacker, JBS, slap on the wrist
June 2, 2022The company was fined only $14,000 for exposing workers to the virus in seven plants.
Read moreThe meatpacking industry’s conspiracy to keep plants open during COVID-19
May 26, 2022Meatpacking executives used their clout with the USDA to influence health decisions made at the highest levels of the Trump administration.
Read moreBrooklyn landlord’s neglect causes tenant to suffer carbon monoxide poisoning
May 25, 2022Flatbush landlords and others in Brooklyn rake in profits at the expense of the health of their tenants.
Read moreExploitative service firms dominate the latest ‘Dirty Dozen’ list
April 28, 2022Amazon, Starbucks and Dollar General dominate the annual Dirty Dozen Awards for the worst companies for worker safety and health.
Read moreAmazon Bessemer warehouse reflects danger on the job nationwide
April 27, 2022As Workers’ Memorial Day approaches, AFL-CIO’s annual Death on the Job report documents similar dangerous conditions nationwide.
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