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MSHA/OSHA Reform Bill Introduced

In response to the series of disasters in both mines and industrial settings that has taken place in the past year, U.S. Rep. George Miller of CA has introduced HR5663, a bill that calls for major reforms of mine safety and incorporates many of the key provisions of the Protecting America's Workers Act. Congresssional sources indicate that HR 5663 is the vehicle through which OSHA reforms are likely to move in Congress this year.

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Posted Fri, 02/13/2009 - 12:06 by admin

Worker Advocates in Seattle demand action from Congress on OSHA Reform at Town Hall Meeting.

Some 50 advocates for worker safety and health gathered at a town hall meeting in Seattle, WA on June 19 to demand action by the Congress on federal OSHA reform. The meeting was co-sponsored by the National COSH and the Washington State Federation of Labor. Other Town Hall meetings will take place in a variety of locations including Las Vegas, Denver, Arlington, VA, Pittsburgh, and other locations.

If you are interested in helping to put together a Town Hall meeting on OSHA Reform in your community, please send an email to coshnatl@gmail.com.

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