June 2015
Bakken Crude Oil By Rail: New Dangers for Firefighters
The deadly hazards of Bakken crude oil shipments are of particular concern to residents of New Jersey, as thousands of these rail cars now pass through our towns in at least 11 counties. A derailment [...]
May 2015
Healthcare Workers Push for Greater Workplace Safety
Workers in New Jersey recently protested against on-the-job hazards that can significantly harm or even kill employees. In 2013, workplace violence kept an average of four employees per 10,000 off the job in the private [...]
April 2015
2016 Workers’ Memorial Day Rally & March
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. Pictures from the event Media [...]
Growing Number Of Oil Train Accidents Should Be A Wake Up Call For Christie Administration
Under the federal law, the Christie administration must ensure that every county and municipality has an up-to-date emergency response plan that is accessible to the public. Full Article by Jeffrey Moran, Retired Woodbridge Fire Captain [...]
February 2015
January 2015
NJ Supreme Court Should Protect Workplace Whistleblower
What happens if a nurse at a New Jersey hospital or nursing home observes a legal violation that endangers patient care, informs her supervisor, and is fired for doing so? Full Article by David Tykulsker, [...]