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June 23, 2010
Press Release from WEC and the BlueGreen Alliance
Workers to Help EPA Prevent Chemical Accidents
New EPA Policy Enlists Workers to Identify Hazards During Inspections of Dangerous Facilities
A landmark policy issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will for the first time engage employees and their union representatives during environmental inspections of the nation's most dangerous industrial facilities. Front-line workers will assist EPA inspectors by pointing out hazards that could threaten the safety and health of workers, surrounding communities, and the environment.
Read EPA's press release and policy.
Read the December 2009 letter to EPA Administrator Jackson.
June 9, 2010
Press Release from Save Our Sensible Safeguards
New Campaign Aims to Defeat Regulatory Rollbacks of NJ's Landmark Environmental, Health, and Worker Protections
Seventy-five labor, environmental, emergency response, and other organizations today announced at a State House news conference a new public campaign to defeat bipartisan attacks on decades of New Jersey's worker, environmental, health, and other protections.
Letter to Senate President Sweeney and Assembly Speaker Oliver
Statement from Senator Buono
How S1986 and/or A2486 Would Harm New Jersey
News Articles Featuring WEC
June 9, 2010 - The Star Ledger
N.J. Coalition Petitions Lawmakers to Kill Bill Against Tougher Safety, Conservation, Health Rules
A coalition of 76 labor, health and environmental groups signed a petition in Trenton today, demanding the Legislation to kill a bill that would prevent New Jersey state agencies from adopting safety, conservation and health standards that are tougher than federal regulations.
June 9, 2010 - NJ Spotlight
John Pajak: President of NJ Work Environment Council
With 20 years in the oil industry, John Pajak knows safety is essential.
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