After Spate of Fatal Chemical Plant Explosions, Legislation Needed to Tighten Safety and Security
Given last week's two deadly chemical plant explosions in Louisiana, not to mention April's fatal explosion at a fertilizer storage facility in West, Texas, new federal legislation tightening chemical plant safety and security is needed, [...]
Statement from New Jersey Work Environment Council on the Passing of U.S. Senator Frank R. Lautenberg
WEC Director Rick Engler issued the following statement on learning of the death of U.S. Senator Frank R. Lautenberg: "Frank Lautenberg was a powerful champion in our state and nation whose interest was always to [...]
Thousands Demand the NJ Legislature Block Waiver Rules
Labor-environment coalition representatives delivered thousands of petition signatures to Senate President Sweeney's office asking him to post SCR 59, the resolution to repeal the NJ Department of Environmental Protection's waiver rule, for a vote. See [...]
Appelate Court Upholds DEP Waiver Rule
Appellants oppose ruling, anticipate appeal The 28 environmental and labor organizations promised to keep fighting despite the ruling by the Appellate Division of the Superior Court of New Jersey to uphold the NJ Department of [...]
Hurricane Recovery: Resources for Protecting Workers & Residents
WEC has issued critical information with links to resources on how workers and residents can avoid illnesses and injuries during hurricane cleanup and recovery activities. We urge you to prominently reprint the fact sheet in [...]
WAIVERS FOR SALE! DEP’s Auction Starts Today
Coalition asks Legislature to stop Governor Christie's Pay-to-Play Policies A coalition of labor and environmental organizations held a mock auction of environmental waivers today in front of the NJ Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to [...]