health and safety – Page 52

One year after deadly BP explosion, troubles persist

April 20, 2011 By Susan Webb

Today marks one year since 11 workers were killed in the BP Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico.

LaHood “had no idea” air traffic controllers were tired

April 19, 2011 By John Case

The problem started 30 years ago when Reagan fired the air traffic controllers who were protesting the very conditions that led to this debacle.

Labor switches to defense on legislative agenda

March 14, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

Bill Samuel, the AFL-CIO legislative director, explains the new math on Capitol Hill and in state houses around the country, and its impact on labor's agenda.

$NY governor bans fracking – for now$

NY governor bans fracking – for now

December 20, 2010 By Dan Margolis

Residents concerned about the safety of their towns and drinking water won a first victory over "fracking" as outgoing Gov. David Paterson signed an order banning the practice until July.

Bad news for workers: Kline hates EFCA, opposes tougher OSHA penalties

November 19, 2010 By Mark Gruenberg

WASHINGTON (PAI) - John Kline, the Republican who will take over the House Education and Labor Committee next year, hates the Employee Free Choice Act and opposes tougher penalties for job safety and health violations.