Job Safety
Following passage of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, safety and health conditions in our nation's workplaces have improved. Workers' lives have been saved and injury and illness rates have dropped in many industry sectors of the economy. However, too many employers continue to cut corners and violate the law, putting workers in serious danger and costing lives. Many hazards remain unregulated. The job safety law needs to be updated to provide protection for all workers who lack coverage and to strengthen enforcement and workers’ rights. It's our job to continue this fight for safe jobs.
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On Friday, July 26, over 100 Home Care workers with 1199 SEIU, gathered with public officials for a speak-out and rally outside of Accent Care’s Bronx office.
1199 SEIU HOME HEALTH AIDES TO RALLY FOR SICK DAYS, AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE
Join Fast Food Forward members and supporters as they rally to support fast food workers walking off the job in protest of low-wages, a lack of benefits, and workplace respect. Se below for a schedule of actions around the city.
Morning Action
For more information, please call Brendan Griffith at (212) 604-9552
For more information, please call Brendan Griffith at (212) 604-9552
This week, the NYC District Council of Carpenters continued its strike against the Manufacturing Woodworkers Association of Greater NYC, seeking better wages and benefits for workers. The Carpenters’ contract expired on June 30, and on Monday July 1, 350 members went out on strike in protest of
NYC car wash workers will join with activists from Make the Road NY (MRNY), New York Communities for Change (NYCC) and the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU) for a citywide protest on SATURDAY, JULY 13TH calling on NY’s car wash kingpin John Lage to improve work
New York, NY - New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO, President Vincent Alvarez today released the following statement regarding the GAP's and WalMart's refusal to sign the International Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh: