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…
New York, NY —?New York City will be adding supplies and staff to nursing homes citywide?in a comprehensive plan to?fight the COVID-19 crisis. “Our city’s nursing homes are home to some of those most at risk for COVID-19,” said?Mayor Bill de Blasio. “They need our support more than ever, which is why we are stepping…
New York, NY – The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is causing havoc in the clean energy sector as job losses amounted to over 100,000 just in March and is expected to surpass 500,000 by the end of June if there is no additional intervention by Congress. That’s according to a report released April 15, by E2,…
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