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Request Public Bridge Inspection Reports

Aging railroad bridges cross many of New Jersey’s waterways. Many of the bridges are used to move highly flammable hazardous materials, including Bakken crude oil, throughout our state. The condition of bridges has been virtually unknown because there is no state or federal requirement for railroad companies to disclose bridge inspection reports, until now. Take Action: Contact your local or state representatives and ask that they make a request for a bridge inspection report. The request can only be made for a bridge in the jurisdiction that they represent. Then ask them to share that information with the community. See this factsheet created by the Waterkeeper and Riverkeeper titled, The Fast Act: Public Bridge Inspection Report Requests for more information.  

By |2016-10-31T01:03:54-04:00October 28th, 2016|Act Now|Comments Off on Request Public Bridge Inspection Reports
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New Jersey Refinery Concerns Echo Safety Issues in Texas

The Work Environment Council, and the local Teamsters union said they intend to sue the city of Linden because it will not disclose its emergency response plan. The public's right to information about chemical hazards and the plans that address them, mandated by Congress in 1986, has since been undermined by sweeping anti-terrorism laws enacted by states across the nation. See the article in the Houston Chronicle here.

By |2016-11-04T12:57:08-04:00October 22nd, 2016|WEC in the News|Comments Off on New Jersey Refinery Concerns Echo Safety Issues in Texas
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Urge Governor Christie to Take Action to Protect our Lives, Jobs, Health, Schools, and Businesses!

New Jersey Work Environment Council and our allies strongly urge Governor Christie to take action to protect our lives, jobs, health, schools, and businesses. The deadly hazards of crude oil shipments on rail are concerning to residents in New Jersey as thousands of rail cars now pass through our communities every week, including through densely populated areas such as Union and Middlesex counties. Governor Christie should direct his administration to release information from the railroads on crude oil shipments instead of keeping the public in the dark. Sign this petition urging Governor Christie to take specific steps to respect our right to know! Sign Petition

By |2016-11-04T15:24:03-04:00August 31st, 2016|Petitions|Comments Off on Urge Governor Christie to Take Action to Protect our Lives, Jobs, Health, Schools, and Businesses!
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WEC Annual Awards Dinner & 30th Anniversary Celebration

The New Jersey Work Environment Council holds its major fundraiser, an awards dinner, each year. 2016 is our 30th anniversary year and we were grateful to be joined by more than 125 labor, environmental, community leaders and public officials, representing many thousands of New Jersey workers and residents. The event was held on Friday, November 18, 2016 at The College of New Jersey, 2000 Pennington Road, Ewing, in the Education Building, Room 212. Attendees enjoyed hors d'oeuvres, beer, wine, and a buffet dinner, with ample time provided to network and mingle with friends. WEC relies on the generosity of our members to help fund our mission: working for safe, secure jobs and a healthy, sustainable environment. Thank you to everyone that joined us! download the invitation and order form. Buy tickets 2016 HONOREES Colandus "Kelly" Francis is President of the Camden County Branch of the National Association of the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). He is currently serving in several volunteer capacities as vice president of the Camden City Taxpayers Association, vice chairman of Parkside Business and Community in Partnership, member of the Camden City Early Childhood Advisory Council, member of Superior Count Sensitivity and Cultural [...]

By |2016-11-23T10:22:29-05:00August 23rd, 2016|Events, Highlights|Comments Off on WEC Annual Awards Dinner & 30th Anniversary Celebration
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Will EPA’s Updated Chemical Security Rule Make NJ Safer?

EPA should seize the opportunity to act to protect public safety and the environment from toxic chemical disasters. But will it apply the lessons learned in New Jersey? This spring, EPA proposed amending its Risk Management Program (RMP) rule that covers facilities using extraordinarily hazardous substances. The proposed rule exempts 88 percent of the total RMP-covered facilities, including entire industry sectors with known safer alternatives. Full Opinion-Editorial by John Shinn, Director, United Steelworkers District 4 and Debra Coyle McFadden, WEC Assistant Director August 4, 2016 - The Star Ledger

By |2016-12-14T17:26:47-05:00August 4th, 2016|Highlights, Opinion Pieces|Comments Off on Will EPA’s Updated Chemical Security Rule Make NJ Safer?
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Shed Light on Crude Oil Shipments

Should corporate secrecy come before protection of human lives? That question was raised dramatically by four events recently involving railroad safety, including the deadly Amtrak crash in Philadelphia. Full Article by Dominick Marino, President, Professional Firefighters Association of NJ & WEC Board Member and Debra Coyle McFadden, WEC staff July 5, 2015 - Courier-Post

By |2015-07-05T19:23:00-04:00July 5th, 2015|Opinion Pieces|Comments Off on Shed Light on Crude Oil Shipments
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Work Environment Council

The New Jersey Work Environment Council (WEC) is an alliance of labor, community, and environmental organizations working together for safe, secure jobs, and a healthy, sustainable environment.

WEC links workers, communities, and environmentalists through training, technical assistance, grassroots organizing, and public policy campaigns to promote dialogue, collaboration, and joint action. Formed in 1986, WEC is the nation’s oldest state labor/environmental (or “blue/green”) coalition.

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CONTACT INFO

New Jersey Work Environment Council
172 W State Street
Second Floor
Trenton, NJ
08608

Phone: 609.882.6100
Email: [email protected]

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