Job Safety

Following passage of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, safety and health conditions in our nation's workplaces have improved. Workers' lives have been saved and injury and illness rates have dropped in many industry sectors of the economy. However, too many employers continue to cut corners and violate the law, putting workers in serious danger and costing lives. Many hazards remain unregulated. The job safety law needs to be updated to provide protection for all workers who lack coverage and to strengthen enforcement and workers’ rights. It's our job to continue this fight for safe jobs.

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Jul 12, 2024 | News Story

Workers in the construction trade commit suicide at a higher rate than those in any other major industry group except mining, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Jul 3, 2024 | News Story

The Biden Administration and the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) this week announced that they are proposing a rule to protect workers that, if finalized, would establish the nation’s first-ever federal safety standard addressing excessive heat in the wo

Jun 28, 2024 | News Story

On Wednesday, NYC CLC staff joined NYC's Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, the Mayor's Public Engagement Unit, the City Commission on Human Rights, RWDSU, LiUNA Local 1010, Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 7, the Worker's Justice Project, Los Deliveristas Unidos, La Colmena,

Jun 28, 2024 | News Story

On Wednesday, June 12th labor leaders, union members, and elected officials joined together to view the "COAL + ICE" exhibit at the Asia Society and Museum.

Jun 21, 2024 | News Story

Summer is officially here! As the heat wave hits NYC, it's important to remain informed and aware of the dangers of heat illness.

Jun 14, 2024 | News Story

Early voting in the 2024 Primary Elections will take place from Saturday, June 15 through Sunday, June 23rd. Election Day is Tuesday, June 25th.

May 31, 2024 | News Story

After more than 9 months of negotiations, the 2300 resident physicians and fellows at the heart of patient care at NYC Health and Hospitals

May 17, 2024 | News Story

NYC Council Member Carmen De La Rosa, Chair of the Committee on Civil Service and Labor, introduced

May 3, 2024 | News Story

Production employees of the off-Broadway show “Little Shop of Horrors” have voted overwhelmingly to join The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), becoming the fourth off-Broadway group to unionize since IATSE launched its organizing efforts earlier this year.