The Other “C” Word
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…Safe? Yes. The Census Bureau can only use your information to produce statistics and is prohibited from releasing information that could identify you or your household. Your personal information cannot…
Discover what legal rights you have under the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act, including the right to a workplace free of recognized health and safety hazards.
If you need to file a complaint with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration about a hazardous work condition, follow the step-by-step instructions on “How to File an OSHA Complaint.”
If you need more information about job safety and health, check out this comprehensive list of AFL-CIO website links.
For links to workers’ compensation information and injured workers’ groups, visit What to Do if You Are Hurt on the Job.
It shouldn’t hurt to go to work. But in 2004, more than 12,000 workers were injured or made ill on the job every single day—and that doesn’t include the estimated 50,000 to 60,000 workers who died from occupational diseases.
Experts agree that if you are injured on the job, you should:
You also may be entitled to temporary or permanent disability benefits or vocational rehabilitation benefits. If you file a claim for benefits and it is rejected, you may appeal the ruling, even to the courts. Experts recommend seeking legal advice.
The U.S. Department of Labor advises that private-sector and state and local government workers injured on the job should contact their state workers’ compensation board. The department’s Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs also has specific information for federal workers, coal mine workers and longshore and harbor workers.
For more information on the Web, visit these sites for basic information and links:
The AFL-CIO Workers’ Compensation site.
The AFL-CIO’s compilation of workers’ compensation links, including state agencies.
The Center to Protect Workers’ Rights site of the AFL-CIO Building and Construction Trades Department, with information about the center’s safety and health resources.
For information about state workers’ compensation laws and to connect with the state agencies, see:
State Workers’ Compensation Divisions on AFSCME’s website.
In addition, several state-based injured workers’ groups have websites, including:
Maine Injured Workers Association.
Oregon Injured Workers United.
Injured Workers Association of Utah.
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Joseph W. Jones, Sr., was refused a guide dog because of his age – he was fifty seven – but he would not accept defeat. He researched the Guide Dog Movement and with the help of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, established his own school, one that would provide guide dogs free of charge to visually impaired people regardless of their age.
Support your Union Brothers and Sisters :
When you stay at unionized hotels, you support your fellow union members and companies that are legally obligated to treat workers fairly.
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From the 9,000 ILWU Local 142 members who work in hotels and resorts on Hawaii Island, Maui, Lanai, Kauai and Oahu – mahalo for supporting union hotels!
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Use this guide to find a Union Hotel where UNITE HERE members are employed. You’ll be supporting good Union Jobs, and will find a friendly face to greet you on your journey.
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