02/04/21
WorkersCompensation.com
Boston, MA (WorkersCompensation.com) - Nearly one year into a deadly pandemic, too many Massachusetts workers are sick, dying, and broke. Around the country, and here in Massachusetts, there have been multiple COVID-19 outbreaks among retail, food processing, childcare, and nursing home workers, and many others. But the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been missing in action. No new workplace rules, not enough inspections, and often only minimal fines for employers who completely failed to protect workers. Today, MassCOSH is proud to stand with workers, unions, and occupational health and safety organizations as we jointly release a National Agenda for Worker Safety and Health. The Biden-Harris Administration has taken positive first steps, but more needs to be done. The National Agenda, endorsed by 100 worker groups and based on real workplace experiences, provides ideas, tools, and resources for a bold plan to build worker power and make our workplaces safer. This agenda is intended to help a newly empowered OSHA succeed and keep us all safe.