On June 25, just four days after undergoing surgery for a neck injury caused by years of lifting patients at a state hospital, Martha McNamara, a nurse, asked the Massachusetts legislature to pass a law that would protect other nurses from suffering similar occupational injuries. Joining a diverse group of…
Today, the Massachusetts AFL-CIO and the Massachusetts Coalition for Occupation Safety and Health (MassCOSH) released Dying for Work in Massachusetts: The Loss of Life and Limb in Massachusetts Workplaces, a new report documenting the loss of life taking place at worksites across Massachusetts.
Letitia ‘Tish’ Davis is kind of a big deal. Few others can say they founded the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Occupational Surveillance Program, serving as its sole director since its inception in 1986. Nor can many say that over their career they have developed numerous programs that have provided…
On March 14, reporters, agency and legislative officials, proud parents and youth filled the State House Members Lounge, eager to meet the winners of the 3rd annual Safe Jobs for Youth Poster Contest. MassCOSH youth leader Justin DeMarco, who emceed the event with Jariel Soto, pointed to the innovative posters…
According to the latest statistics, workers who lost their lives from occupational exposures and injuries in Massachusetts were nearly twice the number of people killed in car accidents in the Bay State. Yet, one would be hard pressed to find a billboard urging employers to protect workers from asbestos exposure,…
MassCOSH teen leaders and the state’s YES team announce winners of Safe Jobs for Youth Poster Contest at State House awards event.
Join us for our 6th Annual LEAPS Youth Conference being held April 16th-18th.
MOURN for the Dead - FIGHT for the Living Thursday, April 25, 2013 12:00 – 1:15 PM In front of the State House, 24 Beacon Street, Boston
On January 31, workers and advocates launched a multi-city van tour to temporary agencies and community centers to educate workers on the new Temporary Worker’s Right to Know Law, ensure law compliance, and deter violations.