New York, NY – The Presidential Election of 2020 is less than eight weeks away?—?and to garner more votes, Danielle Deiseroth, a climate data analyst for Data for Progress and recent panelist for the DNC Climate Council, believes Democrats need to campaign on green jobs now more than ever. “We know that to accomplish the…
Although construction has resumed since early June, the attention to Covid safety has not fallen to the wayside. Recently, building personnel and engineering staff have reported citywide visits from the Department of Buildings to inspect construction sites. The inspections are to ensure that workers are following the proper safety guidelines and to confirm the appropriate…
Now that the plans are in place to return to work, there are concerns regarding sanitation in the workplace. The question is, however, in the case of infection, what actions can be taken to reduce, if not prevent the spread of Covid-19. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention offers helpful hints on their website:…
New York, NY – Business and labor from the real estate industry collaborated to create comprehensive health and safety protocols as New Yorkers head back to work.? “Like all New Yorkers, I am thankful for the heroic work our healthcare professionals, building service workers, and other essential personnel did over the past three months to…
Washington, DC – Peaceful protests by our neighbors exercising their first amendment rights across America are being interrupted by violence and unrest. In the middle of the challenges and turmoil, I am proud of our International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) fire fighters, paramedics, and EMTs who are once again proving their dedication to keeping…
New York, NY – Governor Andrew Cuomo could soon end up becoming a hero or a goat depending on how he reacts to calls from labor rights advocates to issue a new executive order aimed at protecting workers throughout the state. Supporters of the New York Health and Essential Rights Order — HERO — say…
New York, NY – Statement from RWDSU President Stuart Applebaum on Trump evoking the defense protection act mandating poultry and meat processors remain open. “We only wish that this administration cared as much about the lives of working people as it does about meat, pork, and poultry products. When poultry plants shut down, it’s for…
Washington DC – “To protect America’s food supply, America’s meatpacking workers must be protected. The reality is that these workers are putting their lives on the line every day to keep our country fed during this deadly outbreak, and at least 20 meatpacking workers have tragically died from coronavirus while more than 5,000 workers have been hospitalized or…
New York, NY – Despite being inundated with more than 3,000 COVID-19 complaints since the outbreak began in January, the federal agency tasked with protecting American workers has, so far, failed to issue enforceable emergency guidelines. The BlueGreen Alliance, a coalition of labor and environmental organizations took OSHA [Occupational Safety and Health Administration] to task…
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