Press Clips | August 10, 2020

With OSHA as an Employer Advice Columnist, States and Cities Should Protect Workers from COVID-19

Via: Morning Consult

The federal government has failed to protect workers and shows little sign of changing, but recent developments in states and(…)

Press Clips | June 1, 2018

Workers’ Rights: Comp System Fails to Offer Adequate Benefits

Via: Workers Compensation - WC Magazine

The workers compensation system is in a deeply trou­bled state, with enormous financial and social costs for America’s workers.

Press Clips | December 14, 2017

Mississippi Worker Injury Rate, Compensation Among Worst in Nation: Report

Via: Clarion Ledger

Mississippi has one of the worst injury rates in the country, according to a new report.

Press Clips | October 27, 2017

Too Fast for Safety? Poultry Industry Wants to Speed Up the Slaughter Line

Via: NPR

Higher line speeds increase emotional and physical stress for both workers and animals.

Press Clips | October 23, 2017

Despite Some Progress, Poultry Workers Still Face Workplace Woes

Via: Civil Eats

The poultry industry treats its workers as if they’re expendable.

Press Clips | October 16, 2017

Another Obama Decision Reversed? Now It’s About Food Safety.

Via: NBC News

Revving up poultry line speeds would be highly dangerous for poultry workers.

Press Clips | August 25, 2017

OSHA Scrubs Worker Deaths From Home Page

Via: Politico

Erasing the data is a conscious decision to bury the fact that workers are getting killed on the job.

Press Clips | May 1, 2017

Exploitation and Abuse at the Chicken Plant

Via: The New Yorker

Poultry processing is an industry that targets the most vulnerable group of workers.

Press Clips | January 21, 2016

BNA Daily Labor Report: NELP Expands Its Reach Into Safety and Health of Low-Wage Workers

Via: Bloomberg BNA Daily Labor Report

The addition of Debbie Berkowitz as NELP’s senior fellow for worker safety and health is a wonderful opportunity.

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