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Fatal Houston Building Collapse: Non-Union Subcontractor
Three workers have died, and another was injured, after a partial collapse of the future Marathon Oil and Gas Headquarters in Houston. The collapse happened as 240 workers were building the 15-story...
House Bill Would Ban Asbestos After Trump Deregulated It
Although the health dangers of asbestos have been known for years, it is still legal to import and use the dangerous substance in the United States. However, a bill in Congress would change that and...
Trump's OSHA: $1,875 per Meatpacker Death
At 7:15 PM on a Friday, OSHA announced that they have fined another meatpacking company for failing to protect their workers from COVID-19. As UCOMM reported, earlier in the week, OSHA had announced...
Firefighters Union Outraged at Trump
Following reports that the Trump Administration has been siphoning money from the federal fund to take care of sick and dying first responders to the 9/11 attacks, the International Association of...
Trump's OSHA: 3k per COVID Death
What is the value of a worker’s life during the COVID-19 crisis? The answer from OSHA seems to be $13,494.
Companies Issue COVID Gag Orders
As companies bring their staff back to work, some big companies are beginning to institute new procedures. In addition to wearing masks, socially distancing, and adding things like plexiglass...
Trump's NLRB Bans Bargaining for COVID-19 Safety
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has released a series of decisions regarding COVID-19. These decisions are the first guidance that the board has given since the pandemic started in March.
NYC Teachers Issue Strike Threat
New York City is the only big school district in the country that is scheduled to reopen in September for in-person classes. While New York has one of the lowest transmission rates in the country,...
Mayors Trying to Bust Police Unions
After months of protests around police brutality, the U.S. Conference of Mayors has released a report attacking police union’s collective bargaining agreements.
NYC School Plan Puts Teachers at Risk
New York City is set to open schools in just a few weeks with some in-person classes. The plan, which was submitted to the Governor’s office for approval, would include a mix of in-person...