N.J. dodged a bullet in Philly refinery blast. Will we be so lucky next time?
PES explosion on June 21, 2019. Photo credit to NBC Philadelphia. In South Jersey, this year we have a big reason to be grateful. In June, according to a recent report from the [...]
Group Asks: Seven Years After Sandy Are We Ready for the Next Disaster
This week marks the seventh anniversary of Hurricane Sandy. We all remember the fear and anxiety that gripped communities as we faced winds up to 90 miles an hour and sea levels 14 feet [...]
It’s Outrageous that NJ Gives Tax Incentives to Companies that Exploit Workers
The warehouse sector that supports the multibillion dollar e-commerce economy is booming. New Jersey shouldn’t give tax breaks to corporations that exploit the warehouse workers who make it happen. There are major problems with [...]
Our children are being exposed to mercury in schools. We need to act.
Floors emitting mercury vapor have now been found in several school districts in New Jersey. Schools have been using rubber-like polyurethane floors since the 1960s. Some of these floors, installed as late as 2006, contain phenyl [...]
Companies that Accept Tax Subsidies Must Create Good, Safe Jobs, Worker Advocates Say
These days, New Jersey plays a major role in the multi-billion dollar e-commerce economy. The workers who make this economy possible deserve a fair shake. E-commerce warehouses that support online retailers, national chain stores, and [...]
NJ Needs to Cough Up the Cash to Fix Its Schools so Our Kids Won’t Get Sick
When you think of the word “school” what comes to mind? Overcrowding? Leaking roofs, mold and mercury exposure? Extreme temperatures, windows that don’t open? Inadequate air quality from poor ventilation? How about asbestos, lead in drinking water, [...]