BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Work Environment Council - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://njwec.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Work Environment Council REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201214T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201214T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T055109 CREATED:20201125T171456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201125T171456Z UID:15071-1607947200-1607950800@njwec.org SUMMARY:Preventing Exposure to Workplace Chemicals DESCRIPTION:Employers have a responsibility under OSHA’s HazCom Standard to educate and train employees about the chemicals they work with and how to protect themselves from any potential hazards. Join us as we discuss OSHA’s HazCom standard and assessing chemical hazards and understanding safety data sheets….more URL:https://njwec.org/event/preventing-exposure-to-workplace-chemicals-3/ LOCATION:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201212T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201212T110000 DTSTAMP:20260428T055109 CREATED:20201210T221848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201210T221848Z UID:15109-1607763600-1607770800@njwec.org SUMMARY:Capacitación sobre prevención y concientización sobre el COVID-19 de NJ DESCRIPTION:A través de la Capacitación sobre prevención y concientización sobre el COVID-19 de NJ\, los empleadores\, los trabajadores y los representantes de los trabajadores obtendrán conocimientos a través de sesiones de capacitación participativa para reducir los riesgos de exposición al COVID-19 en el lugar de trabajo. WEC puede pagarle a los participantes $ 15 por hora para asistir. Para or por ms información. URL:https://njwec.org/event/capacitacion-sobre-prevencion-y-concientizacion-sobre-el-covid-19-de-nj-2/ LOCATION:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201212T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201212T110000 DTSTAMP:20260428T055109 CREATED:20201210T220728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201210T221206Z UID:15105-1607763600-1607770800@njwec.org SUMMARY:NJ COVID-19 Awareness & Prevention Virtual Training DESCRIPTION:Through the NJ COVID-19 Awareness and Prevention Training\, employers\, workers\, and worker representatives will gain knowledge through participatory training sessions to reduce the risks of exposure to the COVID-19 in the workplace…..more URL:https://njwec.org/event/nj-covid-19-awareness-prevention-virtual-training-3/ LOCATION:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T140000 DTSTAMP:20260428T055109 CREATED:20201203T195453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201203T200237Z UID:15089-1607515200-1607522400@njwec.org SUMMARY:NJ COVID-19 Awareness & Prevention Virtual Training DESCRIPTION:Through the NJ COVID-19 Awareness and Prevention Training\, employers\, workers\, and worker representatives will gain knowledge through participatory training sessions to reduce the risks of exposure to the COVID-19 in the workplace…..more URL:https://njwec.org/event/nj-covid-19-awareness-prevention-virtual-training-2/ LOCATION:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201208T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201208T110000 DTSTAMP:20260428T055109 CREATED:20201203T201109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201203T201109Z UID:15094-1607421600-1607425200@njwec.org SUMMARY:COVID-19 WEEK 39 Webinar Series DESCRIPTION:This Week’s Update: Race\, Class\, and Covid….more URL:https://njwec.org/event/covid-19-week-39-webinar-series/ LOCATION:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201205T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201205T110000 DTSTAMP:20260428T055109 CREATED:20201203T194443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201203T200348Z UID:15085-1607158800-1607166000@njwec.org SUMMARY:NJ COVID-19 Awareness & Prevention Virtual Training DESCRIPTION:Through the NJ COVID-19 Awareness and Prevention Training\, employers\, workers\, and worker representatives will gain knowledge through participatory training sessions to reduce the risks of exposure to the COVID-19 in the workplace…..more URL:https://njwec.org/event/nj-covid-19-awareness-prevention-virtual-training/ LOCATION:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201205T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201205T110000 DTSTAMP:20260428T055109 CREATED:20201125T172953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201125T172953Z UID:15076-1607158800-1607166000@njwec.org SUMMARY:Capacitación sobre prevención y concientización sobre el COVID-19 de NJ DESCRIPTION:A través de la Capacitación sobre prevención y concientización sobre el COVID-19 de NJ\, los empleadores\, los trabajadores y los representantes de los trabajadores obtendrán conocimientos a través de sesiones de capacitación participativa para reducir los riesgos de exposición al COVID-19 en el lugar de trabajo. WEC puede pagarle a los participantes $ 15 por hora para asistir. Para or por ms información. URL:https://njwec.org/event/capacitacion-sobre-prevencion-y-concientizacion-sobre-el-covid-19-de-nj/ LOCATION:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201204T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201204T133000 DTSTAMP:20260428T055109 CREATED:20201117T213152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201125T170945Z UID:15054-1607083200-1607088600@njwec.org SUMMARY:WEC Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Reflecting on 2020 & Looking Ahead to 2021….more \n  URL:https://njwec.org/event/wec-membership-meeting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201202T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201202T100000 DTSTAMP:20260428T055109 CREATED:20201125T172012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201125T172455Z UID:15073-1606896000-1606903200@njwec.org SUMMARY:NJ COVID-19 Awareness & Prevention Training DESCRIPTION:Through the NJ COVID-19 Awareness and Prevention Training\, employers\, workers\, and worker representatives will gain knowledge through participatory training sessions to reduce the risks of exposure to the COVID-19 in the workplace. WEC can pay participants $15 an hour to attend this training. Click here for more information. URL:https://njwec.org/event/nj-covid-19-awareness-prevention-training/ LOCATION:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201201T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201201T110000 DTSTAMP:20260428T055109 CREATED:20201117T213505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201120T002101Z UID:15056-1606816800-1606820400@njwec.org SUMMARY:Covid-19 Week 38 Webinar DESCRIPTION:Tackling Covid-19 through Training and Health and Safety Committees….more URL:https://njwec.org/event/covid-19-week-38-webinar/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201130T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201130T143000 DTSTAMP:20260428T055109 CREATED:20201117T211258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201117T212312Z UID:15048-1606741200-1606746600@njwec.org SUMMARY:Violence Prevention Training Program DESCRIPTION:Join Us as We Discuss: \n\nWorkplace violence prevention strategies\nIdentifying safety system failures in the workplace\nOSHA and NJ state regulations that address workplace violence….more\n\n  URL:https://njwec.org/event/violence-prevention-training-program-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201123T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201123T153000 DTSTAMP:20260428T055109 CREATED:20201117T205802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201117T210735Z UID:15043-1606138200-1606145400@njwec.org SUMMARY:Covid Training DESCRIPTION:Through the NJ COVID-19 Awareness and Prevention Training\, employers\, workers\, and worker representatives will gain knowledge through participatory training sessions to reduce the risks of exposure to the COVID-19 in the workplace. \nThe training will include NJ employers’ obligations to workers as it relates to COVID-19 and employee rights. We will also review Governor Murphy’s Executive Order 192\, which applies to both the public and private sector…more URL:https://njwec.org/event/covid-training/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T230000 DTSTAMP:20260428T055109 CREATED:20201112T212716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201112T215105Z UID:15031-1605607200-1605654000@njwec.org SUMMARY:COVID 19 Week 36 Webinar DESCRIPTION:This Week’s Update: NJ Executive Order 192: What are the New COVID-19 Protections for Workers?\nOn October 28\, Governor Murphy issued Executive Order 192 that strengthens and expands worker protections during the ongoing pandemic. The order\, one of the strongest in the country\, mandates a series of COVID-19 protections for workers in both public and private sector employment settings. Join us as we discuss employee rights and employer responsibilities\, new enforcement protocols\, and safety and health training opportunities under Executive Order 192 in addition to taking your questions. \nGuest Speakers:  \nMembers from the NJ Protecting Workers Coalition \nREGISTER HERE \n  URL:https://njwec.org/event/covid-19-week-36/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201026T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201026T134500 DTSTAMP:20260428T055109 CREATED:20201020T193534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T194312Z UID:14994-1603717200-1603719900@njwec.org SUMMARY:SYSTEMS OF SAFETY WEBINAR TRAINING DESCRIPTION:SYSTEMS OF SAFETY\nWORKPLACE CHEMICALS\, RECOGNIZING HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS WEBINAR\nWhen: Monday\, October 26 @ 1:00 pm – 2:45 pm\nREGISTER HERE\nCo-Sponsored by PhilaPOSH and WEC\n                 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a virtual workshop as we introduce the concept of Systems of Safety and accident prevention though Identifying safety system failures. \nProactive Systems of Safety are the key to preventing exposures and injuries.  Unexpected releases of hazardous toxic\, reactive\, or flammable chemicals create the possibility of a disaster for workers\, employers\, and communities.  Employers and workers should be aware that common sanitizers and sterilizers could contain hazardous chemicals. Employers must protect their workers from being exposed to hazardous chemicals used for cleaning and disinfection. \nWho Should Attend? Labor/Management health and safety committee members and professionals\, supervisors\, risk managers\, workers who work with chemicals\, union representatives\, employers including small employers\, workers in high hazard industries such as healthcare and chemical plants. \nParticipants are limited – register by October 25\, 2020 \nQuestions? Contact Cecelia Leto\, Project Director\, WEC at: cgilliganleto@njwec.org URL:https://njwec.org/event/systems-of-safety/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T114500 DTSTAMP:20260428T055109 CREATED:20201006T183907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T144414Z UID:14952-1602064800-1602071100@njwec.org SUMMARY:SYSTEMS OF SAFETY TRAINING DESCRIPTION:SYSTEMS OF SAFETY\nWorkplace Chemicals\, Recognizing Hazardous Conditions Webinar\nWednesday\, October 7\, 10 am - 11:45 am  REGISTER HERE\n\n\nJoin us for a virtual workshop as we introduce the concept of Systems of Safety and accident prevention through Identifying safety system failures. \nProactive Systems of Safety are the key to preventing exposures and injuries.  Unexpected releases of hazardous toxic\, reactive\, or flammable chemicals create the possibility of a disaster for workers\, employers\, and communities.  Employers and workers should be aware that common sanitizers and sterilizers could contain hazardous chemicals. Employers must protect their workers from being exposed to hazardous chemicals used for cleaning and disinfection. \nWho Should Attend? Labor/Management health and safety committee members and professionals\, supervisors\, risk managers\, workers who work with chemicals\, union representatives\, employers including small employers\, workers in high hazard industries such as healthcare and chemical plants. \nParticipants are limited – register by October 6\, 2020 \nQuestions? Contact Cecelia Leto\, Project Director\, WEC at: cgilliganleto@njwec.org. \nThis material was produced under grant SH31183SH7 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration\, U.S. Department of Labor.  It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor\, nor does mention of trade names\, commercial products\, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. Revisions were made to this material under grant SH05110SH9 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration\, U.S. Department of Labor. URL:https://njwec.org/event/systems-of-safety-training/ ORGANIZER;CN="Cecelia Gilligan Leto":MAILTO:cgilliganleto@njwec.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200317T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200317T113000 DTSTAMP:20260428T055109 CREATED:20200306T162240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200312T160706Z UID:14443-1584439200-1584444600@njwec.org SUMMARY:CORONAVIRUS: PROTECTING AND INFORMING WORKERS DESCRIPTION:FREE WEBINAR \nNEW DATE & TIME: Tuesday\, March 17\, 10am -11:30 \n  \nWorried about how the Coronavirus affects workers? Join us for a panel on safety and health protections for workers\, unions\, employers and the community. Get up to-date information from state and federal officials. URL:https://njwec.org/event/coronavirus-protecting-and-informing-workers/ LOCATION:WEBINAR\, NJ\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="WEC":MAILTO:info@njwec.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191210T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191210T150000 DTSTAMP:20260428T055109 CREATED:20191030T231431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191119T202424Z UID:14309-1575979200-1575990000@njwec.org SUMMARY:WEC Annual Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Keynote Speaker: Rick Engler\nU.S. Chemical Safety Board Member  \nJoin us for a discussion with Rick on recommendations\, reports and updates issued by the U.S. Chemical Safety Board including on the recent explosion at the Philadelphia Refinery. \nLocation: NJEA Headquarters\n180 West State Street\, Trenton\, NJ 08608\nSee below for parking information URL:https://njwec.org/event/wec-annual-membership-meeting/ LOCATION:NJEA Headquarters\, 180 West State Street\, Trenton\, NJ\, 08608 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191122T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191122T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T055109 CREATED:20190821T031019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191115T141215Z UID:14055-1574445600-1574456400@njwec.org SUMMARY:WEC 2019 Awards Dinner DESCRIPTION:  \nThe New Jersey Work Environment Council holds its major fundraiser\, an awards dinner\, each year. We look forward to being joined by labor\, environmental\, community leaders and public officials\, representing many thousands of New Jersey workers and residents. \nThe event will be held on Friday\, November 22\, 2019\, 6:00 pm\nat The College of New Jersey\,\n2000 Pennington Road\, Ewing\,\nin the Education Building\, Room 212. \nEnjoy hors d’oeuvres\, beer\, wine\, and a buffet dinner\, with ample time 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. \nSee below to learn about sponsorship and ad placement opportunities in the commemorative journal in addition to purchasing tickets online. \n\n  \nThis year we honor: \nMarie Blistan\, President\, New Jersey Education Association\nLuke Gordon\, Staff Representative\, United Steelworkers\nBrandon McKoy\, President\, New Jersey Policy Perspective \nDoug O’Malley\, Director\, Environment New Jersey\nElizabeth Smith\, Executive Director\, Statewide Education Organizing Committee \n  \nWe will also recognize two outstanding new leaders: \nAdrienne Markowitz Rising Star Award\nYolanda Hernández Sanchez\, Founder\, Unidos por Escuelas Dignas\nRising Star Award\nKason Little\, Elizabeth Community Leader and Activist \nPlatinum Sponsors \n\n\n\nGold Sponsor\n \nSilver Sponsors\n \n \nBronze Sponsors\n \n \n\n  URL:https://njwec.org/event/wec-2019-awards-dinner/ LOCATION:The College of New Jersey\, Education Building\, Metzger Drive\, Ewing\, NJ\, 08628\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191115T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191115T123000 DTSTAMP:20260428T055109 CREATED:20191015T172639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191021T181154Z UID:14254-1573808400-1573821000@njwec.org SUMMARY:Preventing Exposure To Workplace Chemicals DESCRIPTION:Are you aware of the major changes to OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom) Standard and how it is now aligned with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals? Employers have a responsibility under OSHA’s HazCom Standard to educate and train employees about the chemicals they work with and how to protect themselves from any potential hazards. \nJoin us for an interactive workshop as we discuss:\n• Assessing chemical hazards and understanding safety data sheets\n• OSHA’s HazCom standard\n• Identifying safety system failures \nWho Should Attend? Labor/Management health and safety committee members and professionals\, supervisors\, risk managers\, union representatives\, employers including small employers\, workers who work with chemicals\, workers in high hazard industries such as healthcare and chemical plants. \nPre-registration is required. Seating is limited – register by November 7\, 2019. Program runs from 9am – 12:30pm with registration starting at 8:30am. Please use the website under details to register. Questions? Contact Cecelia Leto at (609) 882-6100 x 308 . \n  \nThis material was produced under grant SH-31183-SH7 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration\, U.S. Department of Labor.  It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor\, nor does mention of trade names\, commercial products\, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. Revisions were made to this material under grant SH05110SH9 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration\, U.S. Department of Labor. URL:https://njwec.org/event/preventing-exposure-to-workplace-chemicals-2/ LOCATION:CWA Local 1032\, 67 Scotch Road\, Ewing\, NJ\, 08628\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Cecelia Gilligan Leto":MAILTO:cgilliganleto@njwec.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190606T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190606T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T055109 CREATED:20181011T160141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T154132Z UID:13697-1559811600-1559826000@njwec.org SUMMARY:Violence Prevention Training Program DESCRIPTION:Presenter\nCecelia Leto\, NJ Work Environment Council \nJoin Us as We Discuss:\n• Workplace violence prevention strategies\n• Identifying safety system failures in the workplace\n• OSHA and NJ state regulations that address workplace violence \nFollowing the training\, there will be an update from an OSHA representative with ample time for discussion and questions. \nWho Should Attend?\nLabor/Management Health and Safety Committee Members\, Union representatives\, Health and Safety Professionals\, Supervisors\, Risk Managers\, Workers in Healthcare\, Social Services\, Schools\, or who deal with the public. \nPre-registration is required. Since seating is limited\, please register early. Program will start promptly at 9am with registration beginning at 8:30am. For more information\, contact Cecelia Leto\, Project Director\, WEC at (609) 882-6100 ext. 308 or email: cgilliganleto@njwec.org URL:https://njwec.org/event/violence-prevention-training-program-2/ LOCATION:Rutgers School of Management and Labor Education\, 50 Labor Center Way\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190504T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190504T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T055109 CREATED:20190411T175559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190418T200621Z UID:13884-1556960400-1556974800@njwec.org SUMMARY:Chemicals\, Cancer and the Economy DESCRIPTION:When: Saturday\, May 4\, 2019\n9am – 1pm (registration at 8:45am)\nLocation: Morristown United Methodist Church\n50 S Park Place\, Morristown\, NJ 07960​\nSome chemicals have been found to cause cancer. From pesticides on our food to flame retardant chemicals sprayed on our furniture. Then why do we still use them? \nThis training will examine some chemicals that are known to cause cancer and the economic incentives that encourage business leaders to use them. We will also develop an action agenda for New Jersey and what we can do to reduce exposures and advocate for change. \nDownload the flyer URL:https://njwec.org/event/chemicals-cancer-and-the-economy/ LOCATION:Morristown United Methodist Church\, 50 South Park Place\, Morristown\, 07960\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190428T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190428T150000 DTSTAMP:20260428T055109 CREATED:20190402T210610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190402T210610Z UID:13861-1556456400-1556463600@njwec.org SUMMARY:2019 Workers' Memorial Day DESCRIPTION:Workers’ Memorial Day is a time to remember those who died on the job or suffered workplace injuries\, while raising awareness to prevent future illnesses\, injuries and deaths. Respect for health and safety is respect for ALL workers. \nFrom opposing gun violence in our schools to the very real impact climate change is already having on workers and communities\, we need to make sure that worker health and safety rights are guaranteed to all\, in all workplaces. This year\, we renew our commitment to fight for safe jobs for all! \n  \nNot One More Death!\nDownload the flyer \nDownload the flyer \n  \n \nSource: National Council for Occupational Safety and Health\nIn the United States\, more than 100\,000 workers die every year from long-term occupational disease and traumatic incidents on the job. These deaths are preventable. Read the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health report\, Preventable Deaths 2016. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://njwec.org/event/2019-workers-memorial-day/ LOCATION:Anshe Emeth\, 222 Livingston Ave\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://njwec.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/NB_ENGLISH_WMD2019_FLYER_Page_1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181212T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181212T150000 DTSTAMP:20260428T055109 CREATED:20181127T113306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181127T113306Z UID:13739-1544616000-1544626800@njwec.org SUMMARY:WEC 2018 Annual Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:WEC Annual Membership Meeting\nHow We Can Prepare Workers and Our Communities for Future Climate Disaster \nWEC Member and Non-Members are Invited to Attend \nScientists predict more extreme weather events fueled by climate change. What does this mean for a costal state like New Jersey that has a number of chemical facilities located in flood prone areas? \nKeynote Speaker: Matt Campo\, Rutgers University\nUsing Science\, Planning and Policy to Adapt to Future Flood Hazards \nMatt is a Senior Research Specialist in the Environmental Analysis and Communications Group at the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University. Matt’s work at Rutgers focuses on understanding tools and methods to assess the sustainability and resilience of built environments and transportation systems. Matt provides analysis and support for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration\, Mid-Atlantic Ocean Data Portal\, New Jersey Climate Adaptation Alliance\, and US Environmental Protection Agency to enhance planning capabilities and risk management strategies in coastal communities. Prior to Rutgers\, Matt worked for EY and TranSystems on the behalf of public agencies and private companies to create site location and economic development strategies for commercial\, residential and industrial real estate assets. He earned Bachelor’s degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech\, a Masters in City & Regional Planning from Rutgers and is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Planning & Public Policy at Rutgers. \nThere will also be a panel discussion on the impacts of extreme weather on environmental justice communities and the workers who ultimately clean up toxic flood waters. We will also discuss general health issues caused by extreme weather from vector diseases to air pollution. \nThis event is FREE and open to WEC members and non-members. Pre-registration is required. URL:https://njwec.org/event/wec-2018-annual-membership-meeting/ LOCATION:NJEA Headquarters\, 180 West State Street\, Trenton\, NJ\, 08608 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181130T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181130T180000 DTSTAMP:20260428T055109 CREATED:20181031T202642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181031T202642Z UID:13711-1543600800-1543600800@njwec.org SUMMARY:2018 WEC Awards Dinner DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Friday\, November 30\, 2018\, at 6:00 PM for our Annual Awards Dinner to be held at The College of New Jersey\, Room 212 in the Education Building\, Ewing\, NJ. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres\, beer\, wine\, and a buffet dinner\, with ample time 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. URL:https://njwec.org/event/2018-wec-awards-dinner/ LOCATION:The College of New Jersey\, Education Building\, Room 212\, 2000 Pennington Road\, Trenton\, NJ\, 08628\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181107T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181107T123000 DTSTAMP:20260428T055109 CREATED:20180403T204454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181011T152327Z UID:13565-1541579400-1541593800@njwec.org SUMMARY:Preventing Exposure to Workplace Chemicals DESCRIPTION:Are you aware of the major changes to OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom) Standard and how it is now aligned with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals? Employers have a responsibility under OSHA’s HazCom Standard to educate and train employees about the chemicals they work with and how to protect themselves from any potential hazards. \nJoin us for an interactive workshop as we discuss:\n• Assessing chemical hazards and understanding safety data sheets\n• OSHA’s HazCom standard\n• Identifying safety system failures \nWho Should Attend? Labor/Management health and safety committee members and professionals\, supervisors\, risk managers\, union representatives\, employers including small employers\, workers who work with chemicals\, workers in high hazard industries such as healthcare and chemical plants. \nPre-registration is required. Seating is limited – register by November 2\, 2018. Please use the website under details to register. Questions? Program runs from 9am – 12:30pm with registration starting at 8:30am. Contact Cecelia Leto at (609) 882-6100 . \n  \n\nThis material was produced under grant SH-31183-SH7 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration\, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor\, nor does mention of trade names\, commercial products\, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. URL:https://njwec.org/event/preventing-exposure-to-workplace-chemicals/ LOCATION:WEC\, 7 Dunmore Avenue\, Ewing\, NJ\, 08618\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180422T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180422T150000 DTSTAMP:20260428T055109 CREATED:20180320T021322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180321T170802Z UID:13511-1524402000-1524409200@njwec.org SUMMARY:2018 Workers' Memorial Day DESCRIPTION:Workers’ Memorial Day is a time to remember those who died on the job or suffered workplace injuries\, while raising awareness to prevent future illnesses\, injuries and deaths. Respect for health and safety is respect for ALL workers. \nFrom opposing gun violence in our schools to the very real impact climate change is already having on workers and communities\, we need to make sure that worker health and safety rights are guaranteed to all\, in all workplaces. This year\, we renew our commitment to fight for safe jobs for all! \n¡SOS!\nSave Our Safeguards!\n¡Salvar Nuestras Salvaguardas!\nRain OR Shine!\n\n\n\nClick the images to download flyers in English or Spanish:\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nSource: National Council for Occupational Safety and Health \nIn the United States\, more than 100\,000 workers die every year from long-term occupational disease and traumatic incidents on the job. These deaths are preventable. Read the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health report\, Preventable Deaths 2016. \n\n2017 Pictures \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nPARTNERS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://njwec.org/event/2018-workers-memorial-day/ LOCATION:Anshe Emeth\, 222 Livingston Ave\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://njwec.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/WMD-Slide.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171211T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171211T140000 DTSTAMP:20260428T055109 CREATED:20171205T161712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171205T170009Z UID:13396-1512993600-1513000800@njwec.org SUMMARY:2017 Member Meeting DESCRIPTION:The New Jersey Work Environment Council holds its annual membership meeting\, each December. This event is free for members. \nEnjoy a complimentary lunch and participate in a discussion about the future of New Jersey\, including remarks by: \nJerell Blakeley\, Work Environment Council\nAdam Liebtag\, CWA Local 1036\nAnalilia Mejia\, NJ Working Families Alliance\nJeff Tittel\, NJ Sierra Club\n\nRegister \n  \n\n\nNot a member? Join today! \nMembership \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://njwec.org/event/2017-member-meeting/ LOCATION:NJEA\, 180 West State Street\, Trenton\, NJ\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171130T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171130T203000 DTSTAMP:20260428T055109 CREATED:20170926T023612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180515T223132Z UID:13276-1512066600-1512073800@njwec.org SUMMARY:WEC Awards 2017 DESCRIPTION:The New Jersey Work Environment Council holds its major fundraiser\, an awards dinner\, each year. We look forward to being joined by labor\, environmental\, community leaders and public officials\, representing many thousands of New Jersey workers and residents. \nEnjoy 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. \nThe event will be held on Thursday\, November 30\, 2017\nat The College of New Jersey\,\n2000 Pennington Road\, Ewing\,\nin the Education Building\, Room 212. \n\ndownload the invitation and order formBuy tickets \ndownload the awards journal \n\n\n2017 HONOREES\n\nValorie Caffee worked as WEC’s director of organizing for 13 years;  she launched WEC’s Environmental Justice program\, helping raise awareness about and support for this critical issue by making presentations at community and union meetings\, meetings of other environmental organizations\, faith-based organizations\, conferences\, schools\, and workshops around the state and in other states as well. This work led to Valorie being appointed as chair of the Environmental Justice Advisory Council to the NJ Department of Environmental Protection\, a position she held from 2002 to 2016\, and her co-founding of the NJ Environmental Justice Alliance\, NJEJA. \nLizette Delgado-Polanco & John Ballantyne  \nLizette Delgado-Polanco serves the Northeast Regional Council of Carpenters as the Council Political Director. Delgado-Polanco\, a first-generation Hispanic American\, is an effective and compassionate advocate for the underrepresented\, particularly the working poor. In her previous capacity as Executive Director of the SEIU New Jersey State Council\, she worked on behalf of over 40\,000 working men and women whose lives\, families and livelihoods are affected by political\, economic and social issues in NJ. \nJohn Ballantyne currently serves as Executive Secretary-Treasurer (EST) for the Northeast Regional Council of Carpenters (NRCC)\, as a Trustee on the Northeast Carpenters Funds\, the Carpenters Benefit Funds of Philadelphia & Vicinity\, the Mid-Atlantic Regional Council of Carpenters Funds\, the Carpenters Local No. 491 Funds and the Carpenter Contractor Trust. John leads one of the largest trade unions on the East Coast\, comprised of nearly 40\,000 members throughout the states of Delaware and New Jersey and regions in Maryland\, New York and Pennsylvania. He oversees the NRCC’s business strategy\, critical financial planning as well as contract negotiations\, development of contractor relations and training and recruiting efforts to ensure that the organization can work cooperatively with contractors and maintain the superior quality of workmanship that contractors have come to expect from union carpenters. \nAssemblyman Tim Eustace is an American chiropractor and Democratic Party politician from Maywood\, New Jersey who is a member of the New Jersey General Assembly\, representing the 38th Legislative District since 2012. Currently serves as Chair of the Environment and Solid Waste committee\, Vice-Chair of Health and Senior Services and sits on the Commerce and Economic Development Committee. Assemblyman Eustace sponsored the Oil Train Safety Bill and continues to stand up for the Right to Know. \nKen Hoffner recently retired as the Assistant Director of the NJ Laborers’ Union Health and Safety Fund.  He provided consultative construction job site visits at the request of both contractors and Laborers union members\, assisting them in preventing on-the-job injuries and illnesses. Ken worked at the international office of the Laborers’ Health and Safety in Washington\, DC and for state OSHA programs in North Carolina and Maryland. Over his 37 year career in safety and health\, Ken focused on moving safety and health forward in a number of areas such as cotton dust\, blood borne pathogens\, lead in construction\, petrochemical plant process safety\, multi-drug resistant tuberculosis\, road construction work zone safety\, immigrant worker safety and health\, and silica. \nHetty Rosenstein is Area Director of New Jersey Communication Workers of America\, and helped initiate the New Jersey Resistance Movement. Hetty successfully helped lead a strike with partners at IBEW against Verizon\, in which workers beat back unreasonable demands for concessions from their employer. \nRead Full Bios\n  \nRising Star Award\nWEC is very pleased to honor two remarkable leaders with our Rising Star Award\, which is intended to recognize outstanding new leaders from labor\, environmental and community organizations. Our 2017 recipients: \n  \nEric Jones serves as the President of the 1\,100-member strong Plainfield Education Association.  As President of the Plainfield Education Association\, Eric has made school health and safety a priority. \n  \nCarimer Andujar is President of UndocuRutgers\, an on-campus organization that aims to expand rights and access to opportunity for undocumented students. She has continued her work as an organizer despite the pressure of her chemical engineering studies. \nClick Here For Full Bios\n  \n\n2017 SPONSORS\n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nJoin This List – Sponsor Today!\n\n\n  \n2016 Awards Dinner & 30th Anniversary Celebration2016 Photos2015 Photos URL:https://njwec.org/event/wec-awards-2017/ LOCATION:The College of New Jersey\, Education Building\, Metzger Drive\, Ewing\, NJ\, 08628\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170505T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170505T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T055109 CREATED:20170411T190244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170411T190503Z UID:12999-1493973000-1493989200@njwec.org SUMMARY:Violence Prevention Training Program DESCRIPTION:Join Us as We Discuss:\n Workplace violence prevention strategies\n Identifying safety system failures in the workplace\n OSHA and NJ state regulations that address workplace violence\n How to respond to an active shooter \nPresenters\nCecelia Leto\, NJ Work Environment Council\nEdwin Moore\, State of NJ Office of Homeland Security & Preparedness \nWho Should Attend?\nLabor/Management Health and Safety Committee Members\, Union representatives\, Health and Safety Professionals\, Supervisors\, Risk Managers\, Workers in Healthcare\, Social Services\, Schools\, or who deal with the public. \nPre-registration is required.\nSince seating is limited\, please register early.\nWorkshop registration fee is $15\, but scholarships are available.\nFor more information\, contact Cecelia Leto\, Project Director\, WEC at (609) 882-6100 ext. 308\nor email: cgilliganleto@njwec.org. \nPlease register now. URL:https://njwec.org/event/violence-prevention-training-program/ LOCATION:CWA Local 1032\, 67 Scotch Road\, Ewing\, NJ\, 08628\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170423T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170423T150000 DTSTAMP:20260428T055109 CREATED:20170323T022502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170323T030134Z UID:12881-1492952400-1492959600@njwec.org SUMMARY:2017 Workers’ Memorial Day DESCRIPTION:Workers’ Memorial Day is a time to remember those who died on the job or suffered workplace injuries\, while raising awareness to prevent future illnesses\, injuries and deaths. Respect for health and safety is respect for ALL workers. \nEspecially now\, we need to stand together and demand safe workplaces\, and the right to organize. We reject the unsafe and unconstitutional idea that two (or even one) regulations should be removed to implement new safeguards. Join us to demand safe workplaces for all! \n¡SOS!\nSave Our Safeguards!\n¡Salvar Nuestras Salvaguardas!\nRain OR Shine!\n \nSource: National Council for Occupational Safety and Health \nIn the United States\, more than 100\,000 workers die every year from long-term occupational disease and traumatic incidents on the job. These deaths are preventable. Read the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health report\, Preventable Deaths 2016. \n\n2016 Pictures \n\n \nPlease click here for more photos from the 2016 rally. \n\n \nPlease click here for more photos from the 2016 march. \n\n \n2016 Media Coverage\nApril 25\, 2016\nHome News Tribune\nHundreds Rally for Safe Working Conditions\nThe rally and spirited march focused on the demand for respect\, including safe work and a living wage. New Labor and the New Jersey Work Environment Council (WEC) helped organize the event\, which included 35 other organizations as endorsers. \nApril 26\, 2015\nErin Pentenko/The Daily Targum\nNew Brunswick Residents March to Remember Workers Injured during Jobs\nA computer rack fell on one man\, crushing his legs under thousands of pounds and killing him. An angry patient attacked and stabbed a caseworker\, nearly killing her before the woman’s coworkers stepped in. \nPress Release\nHundreds of Workers and Allies Rally and March to Demand Safe Working Conditions\nOn Sunday\, April 24th\, hundreds of workers from community organizations\, unions\, and faith-based groups rallied in New Brunswick\, NJ to observe Workers’ Memorial Day\, an internationally recognized event held annually to commemorate those who have been killed or injured on the job and to renew the fight for safe workplaces. \n2016 Home News Tribune Op-Ed \n\nPARTNERS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://njwec.org/event/2017-workers-memorial-day/ LOCATION:Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple\, 222 Livingston Ave\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://njwec.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Work-Environment-Council-Workers-Memorial-Day-2017.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="WEC":MAILTO:info@njwec.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR