Weakening Workplace Safeguards

Weakening Workplace Safeguards:

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Food Supply Called 'Easy' Target for Terrorists 12/13/2004
The Food and Drug Administration’s response to bioterrorism has done little to protect our food supply, prompting even the outgoing Secretary of Health and Human Services to show concern. Read More

Senate May Soon Consider Anti-regulatory, Anti-worker Bill 06/14/2004
Rumors are circulating on Capitol Hill that H.R. 2728, a bill that threatens protections of public health, safety and environment across the board and specifically weakens protections of workplace health and safety, may soon be taken up in the Senate. Read More

Anti-Regulatory, Anti-Worker Bills Pass House 06/01/2004
The House advanced the regulatory rollback this month by passing five bills, one of which threatens safeguards across the board while the other four specifically target workplace health and safety protections. Read More

Anti-worker, Anti-regulatory Bills Pass House 05/20/2004
The House of Representatives voted to pass five bills, four of which threaten workplace safety while the other threatens regulatory safeguards across the board. Read More

OSHA Bills Protect Employers at Cost of Workers' Safety 05/17/2004
The House may soon consider four bills amending the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, which would effectively consolidate White House control over the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) and provide leniency to employers at the cost of the health and safety of workers. Read More