Workers’ Rights

June 30, 2017
June 30, 2017
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Brexit Minister Accused of Weakening Asbestos Laws by Largest Union

The United Kingdom (UK) is one of 55 countries that has placed a ban on asbestos use. Sadly, the country’s mesothelioma rate is still one of the highest in the world and has been increasing steadily since the 1980s. According to the Health and Safety Executive, about 2500 residents in the UK have died from mesothelioma each year since 2012. For this reason alone, UK workers have expressed concern about asbestos exposure in the workplace. However, now there is an additional concern that the newly appointed Brexit minister will push for weaker asbestos laws. Unite is Britain’s largest trade union […]
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September 2, 2016
September 2, 2016
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Honoring Workers on Labor Day 2016

What kind of plans do you have for your Labor Day weekend? Labor Day is a national holiday that celebrates workers and their social and economic achievements. The U.S. Department of Labor states that Labor Day is “a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.” It was first recognized as a holiday after legislation was introduced in 1885-6. The first Labor Day was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882. The holiday is now over one hundred years old. Many people forget about the workplace hazards that workers have experienced throughout history. […]
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November 20, 2015
November 20, 2015
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Chicago Construction Companies Expose Workers to Asbestos

Unfortunately, workers today are still being exposed to asbestos while on the job. Recently, a contractor and subcontractor in Chicago, IL exposed workers to the substance during the removal of a commercial roof. The employers were cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for several violations, including: failing to conduct an exposure assessment [...]
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