🧵🧵🧵 Basically a century of development of capitalism with corporations shielded and huge amounts of the costs dumped on people at the bottom, before the system even started spreading some of the burden, still in an utterly disproportionate way (Workers Comp) This is on top of slavery / Jim Crow.

Too bad most outdoor workers don't have the ability to "stay out of the sun." In California and a few others states, #OSHA standards help prevent heat-related illnesses and deaths. In the rest of the states, not so much. Good luck workers: you're on your own. www.newsweek.com/millions-of-...

Today, workers toil for American companies or subcontractors with American companies in Bangladesh, Mexico, Honduras, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, and other countries across the world and face many of the same problems of workplace safety and long-term health that Americans did 150 years ago.

This Day in Labor History: October 30, 1837. Nicholas Farwell, a train engineer toiling for the Boston and Worcester Rail Road Corporation fell off a train while at work and had his hand crushed by the train. Farwell sued the company for damages. Judge said, nope! Nothing for the injured workers!

🚨NEW🚨 from DAIR: Today we are releasing "Driven Down", a new report on how workplace technology enables Amazon to steal wages, hide labor, intensify poor working conditions, and evade responsibility. Read the full report here: drive.google.com/file/d/1yBxy...

US detains British commentator Hamdi in middle of national speaking tour reut.rs/4hwjEQv

Workplace safety inspectors go on without pay @politico.com "Weekly Shift" “They’re dedicated public servants who believe in protecting workers’ lives — but they’re also human, with their own families and bills to attend to,” said Jessica Martinez, executive director of @nationalcosh.bsky.social

How #Heat and Smoke Put #Workers at Risk www.lung.org/blog/climate... from @lungusa.bsky.social

Pursuing misdemeanor charges against SEIU ISWW & @seiuca.org president David Huerta is a gross abuse of power by this administration. The 15 million members of the AFL-CIO stand shoulder to shoulder with David as he fights for justice. aflcio.org/press/releas...

This is how authoritarianism takes root. Criminalizing those who stand up for their people. David Huerta didn’t commit a crime. He defended his community from an out-of-control government. I stand with David Huerta.

Times Square is PACKED. DC Metro stops are overflowing. Small towns are filling the streets. Working people everywhere are saying it loud: No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings. #NoKings ✊💜

Join @worksafeoak.bsky.social and @nationalcosh.bsky.social at #COSHCON2025 in Chicago

¡Ayuda a #EnvíaUnaPersonaTrabajadora líder a #COSHCON2025! * $50 = Comidas * $249 = Hospedaje (1 noche) * $449 = Inscripción * $500 = Vuelo * $1,750 = Todos los costos Dona hoy ➡️ nationalcosh.salsalabs.org/COSHCON2025S...

Help #SendAWorker to #COSHCON2025! * $50 = Meals * $249 = Lodging (1 night) * $449 = Registration * $500 = Flight * $1,750 = All costs Donate today ➡️ nationalcosh.salsalabs.org/COSHCON2025S...

A new report found that while many cities have passed #PaidSickDays laws, a number of states are actively blocking local governments from doing so. This preemption hurts workers and families. #PaidLeaveForAll #WorkersRights

One of the biggest lies spread by corporations is that consumers and workers voluntarily agree to #ForcedArbitration. Most people don’t know a forced arbitration clause is part of their contract, and the contract is typically "take-it-or-leave-it." #FinePrintTraps #FairAct #ProtectConsumers

"People on the J-1 visa were injured on the job after being sent to dangerous workplaces." #workers #safety

5,903 days. The U.S. federal minimum wage has been $7.25/hour since July 24th, 2009. That was 5,903 days ago. Learn more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minimum_wage_in_the_United_States #Union #MinimumWage #RaiseTheFloor

As Trump Guts Workplace Health and Safety Protections, CalOSHA Must Step Up thelefthook.com/2025/09/11/a...

Big news: billionaire Peter Thiel warns that the antichrist is coming, in the guise of a safety regulator! #OSHA advocates, be alert?!? @nationalcosh.bsky.social sfstandard.com/2025/09/16/p...

Extreme Heat Spurs New Laws Aimed at Protecting Workers Worldwide www.nytimes.com/2025/09/13/c...

Mental Health as Worker Health

Remembering the Heroes and Losses of 9/11 jordanbarab.com/confinedspac...

There is no place in our country for political violence and hate.   No matter your beliefs or political differences, we must all condemn and put an end to this violence.

"Poverty is a policy choice" calbudgetcenter.org/resources/ca... @calbudgetcenter.org

The Forest Service is changing course as it faces growing pressure over firefighters who are falling ill with cancer and other smoke-related illnesses.

Complaints About California’s Hellishly Hot Prison Cells Have Been Mounting for Years www.kqed.org/news/1205465...

Complaints about California’s hellishly hot prison cells have been mounting for years “Extreme heat poses a serious health risk to all in CDCR,” said Lily Harvey, senior staff attorney at the Prison Law Office calmatters.org/politics/202...

Pennsylvania considers heat #safety bill for #workers www.businessinsurance.com/pennsylvania...

Working indoors during a heat wave? These California rules protect you laist.com/news/health/...

Immokalee farmworker dies a week after collapsing in the Florida heat www.wusf.org/local-state/...

“I have to say that this audit has made it very clear what I have known for some time, and that is that Cal OSHA is not working,” said @asmlizortega.bsky.social www.sacbee.com/news/local/a...

“When do you decide that it’s time to hold an employer accountable? Is it after the first death? Is it the second death? Is it after the third death?” That was my question to Cal/OSHA’s officials at their audit hearing yesterday…check out the article for more:

“It was a tremendous victory to have this regulation passed,” said @worksafeoak.bsky.social Board member Laura Stock. “But the only way it has any value is if it’s enforced.”

CA lawmakers slam Cal/OSHA after audit shows weak worker protections.   @worksafeoak.bsky.social ED Stephen Knight testified: the real gap is political will.   Workers can’t wait—protections must be enforced. 📰 www.kqed.org/news/1205386...

Legisladores de CA critican a Cal/OSHA por auditoría que muestra fallas en la protección laboral.   Stephen Knight, Director Ejecutivo de @worksafeoak.bsky.social, dijo: el gran vacío es la falta de voluntad política.   📰 (Artículo solo en inglés) www.kqed.org/news/1205386...

The CDC in Freefall. Leadership purge endangers public health. open.substack.com/pub/scilight...

This! >> In a world that often overlooks essential services, we need to recognize trash collectors for what they truly are: indispensable community heroes who deserve our respect, appreciation, and support.

California Lawmakers Slam Cal/OSHA Over Audit Showing Weak Worker Protections @kqednews.kqed.org @faridajhabvala.bsky.social www.kqed.org/news/1205386...

Join us on #WorkersLaborDay as we mobilize and fight for a country and economy that works for working people, NOT billionaires. Find an event near you: workerslaborday.org

AFL-CIO President @lizshuler.bsky.social made it clear: right now, workers are under attack by the Trump admin and billionaires. They’re cutting our jobs, gutting our essential services and trying to rip up our union contracts—but, they underestimate worker power. We’re fighting back.

Also at this link: Lawmakers Question Cal/OSHA On #Worker #Safety @kqednews.kqed.org www.kqed.org/news/1205403...

Workers are being charged up to $10K before they even set foot in CA. Joe Martinez of @ciertoglobal exposes labor recruiter abuse—and urges lawmakers to pass #AB1362. It’s time to protect the people who power our state. Read More: www.sacbee.com/opinion/op-e...

😡 Fast food bosses are keeping workers in the dark. NEW report from @worksafeoak.bsky.social + @cafastfoodunion.bsky.social:
⚠️ 3 in 5 workers faced dangerous heat
⚠️ Only 9% saw Cal/OSHA rules enforced 📥 Report (EN/ES): californiafastfoodworkersunion.org/heatinfastfo...

😡 Las cadenas de comida rápida mantienen a trabajadores en la oscuridad. NUEVO informe de @worksafeoak.bsky.social + @cafastfoodunion.bsky.social:
⚠️ 3 de cada 5 enfrentaron calor extremo
⚠️ Solo 9% vio reglas de Cal/OSHA cumplidas 📥 Informe (EN/ES): californiafastfoodworkersunion.org/wp-content/u...

TAKE ACTION via @seiu.org --> We demand that corporations immediately: -Install heat-mitigating protections, including adequate shade, rest and water -Adjust schedules during extreme weather -Train managers to recognize and respond to signs of heat illness act.seiu.org/a/extreme-he...

Heat at work is a serious threat to health and safety: “It’s important for people to realize how deadly a hazard this is,” said Laura Stock, a Worksafe Board member. “There needs to be accountability for employers not following the law.” @cafastfoodunion.bsky.social www.latimes.com/business/sto...

From today's press conference #FastFoodFairWork

The strike happens the same day we've released a new report alongside @worksafeoak.bsky.social We're holding a press conference outside the striking El Pollo Loco to announce the report and discuss why our stories make Know Your Rights training so critical. fb.watch/BAvnNl_4v4/

Read it and weep - and then let's commit to making change for fast food workers and all California workers!