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Violence is an occupational hazard for large swaths of the public sector. Photograph: Martin Argles Many public sector workers will be relieved the festive season is over – far from being a time of goodwill to all, for those working in the NHS ...

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An unacceptable occupational hazard - Guardian Unlimited

Starbucks Corp. said Monday it settled a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board over its lawyers questioning baristas. Separately, The Industrial Workers of the World Starbucks Workers Union said one of the company's law firms, Varnum ...

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Starbucks settles with NLRB - BusinessWeek

When the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) started distributing new uniforms to its workers earlier this year, it hoped to bring a more professional appearance to the 43,000-strong workforce. The American Federation of Government Employees ...

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New TSA uniforms making workers sick AFGE demands replacement - San Francisco Examiner

The union lumps keep coming for Starbucks, which was thumped by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) last month for unfair labor practices at several New York cafes. Last week, the company settled a separate NLRB dispute in Michigan and on ...

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Starbucks facing third anti-union case in Michigan - Seattle Times

NEW YORK— In a story Jan. 5, The Associated Press reported that Starbucks settled a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board over its lawyers questioning baristas and that separately the Industrial Workers of the World Starbucks Workers ...

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Clarification: Starbucks settlement story - Boston Globe

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Federal regulators have ordered American Airlines to reimburse two pilots who took leave but were forced to pay back the airline. The unidentified pilots claimed they were victims of illegal retaliation for saying they were ...

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American Airlines loses ruling on pilots' sick pay - MSN MoneyCentral

The complaint stems from an investigation into a charge made by employee Cole Dorsey, a member of the Industrial Workers of the World union. The NLRB claimed Dorsey was fired in June because of his union activities. NLRB officials asked Starbucks to ...

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Starbucks settles labor practices complaint - Grand Rapids Press

The U.S. Department of Labor ruled in favor of two American Airlines pilots who said they faced retaliation after calling in sick before their scheduled flights out of Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. An investigation by the federal ...

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U.S. rules for pilots forced to give back sick pay - St. Louis Post-Dispatch

No president since Franklin D. Roosevelt has had the opportunity to positively affect the lives of every American that President-elect Barack Obama has. He has inherited quite a mess, but I know he is up to the challenges that lie ahead. Last month's ...

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Obama should fix industrial decay - Detroit News

Starbucks has reached a settlement in principle over a Michigan barista whom the National Labor Relations Board said was fired in June because of his union activities. " By Poster: This is One More Reason WHY WE NEED THE EMPLOYEE FREE CHOICE ACT NOW ...

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Union And Occupational Health And Safety Resources


Occupational safety and health - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

NUGFW Branches, Sections and Divisions can seek further information, support and intervention from the Union's Occupational Safety, Health and Environment ...

Health and Safety

The NUW is proud to launch a great new service for members - NUW Assist. For any questions about your workplace call 1300 275 689. For more information click here.

National Union of Workers - Occupational Health and Safety

Every worker has the right to a safe and healthy work environment. If you have a concern about your workplace health and safety, please contact the FSU or Ask a Question through ...

Occupational Health & Safety - Finance Sector Union

Health and Safety. One worker in Canada is injured every six seconds. And every 12.7 seconds, one is permanently disabled. Between 800 and 1,000 Canadian workers die each year from ...

Hospital Employees' Union - Health & Safety

CWA, America's largest communications and media union, represents over 700,000 men and women in both private and public sectors, including over half a million workers who are ...