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"...Driver Down: A North Texas UPS driver crashed Friday..."

Aug. 23, 2024 News Feature

Proposed Federal Rest Break Mandate for Working in the Heat Faces Uphill Battle

AFL-CIO says breaks don’t stop building, but make it safer

"...proposed rule from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) could play a dramatic role in protecting construction workers..."

Aug. 2, 2024 News Feature by Abe Asher

Federal Heat Rule Proposed Following Texas Bill That Stripped Worker Protections

After Abbott’s “Death Star” law, another attempt to protect workers from extreme heat

"...assistant secretary for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced that OSHA is on the precipice of unveiling..."

June 28, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

A Drag Tribute, Eclipse Events Galore, and More Local Happenings

Get your glasses and find your totality

"...“Femininomenon” fever dream featuring drag by Honey Baby, Mars, Osha Violation, Miss Steelya Girl, Damiana Divine, Tiny Taurus, and..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Tesla Gigafactory to be Investigated for Labor Standards Violations

Workers Defense Project calls out wage theft, unsafe conditions

"...Administration alleging wage theft, improper overtime pay, and faulty OSHA training certificates at the Tesla Gigafactory in Austin...."

Nov. 16, 2022 News Post by Lina Fisher

Public Notice: Public Land for Public Good, v.2

Has Austin lost its groove? A surprising answer.

"...city-owned lands comply with the Better Builder Certification Program, OSHA-10 training, and workers' compensation. In fact, the city already..."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Austin Aquarium Under Scrutiny Again After PETA Investigation

One fish, two fish, red fish, dead fish

"...In the OSHA letter, PETA alleges that employees are "regularly" attacked and..."

Sept. 23, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Habitual

Overstuffed indie horror is like watching an OSHA violation

"...of cinema breaks, and you worry as to the OSHA compliance of the production. Characters scramble their way up..."

Nov. 13, 2020 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

A Primer on the Texas Guidelines for Film Production in a Pandemic

The ABCs of lockdown filmmaking

"...OSHA: The national federal workplace safety body is issuing constant..."

July 3, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Common Law

COVID-19 and Austin – answering your legal questions (part 5)

"...same name (the federal agency is commonly known as OSHA). The Center for Disease Control (CDC) and OSHA have..."

May 1, 2020 Column by Luke Ellis

The Hidden Cost of Labor Calculated in Building the American Dream

In the rubble of the NOLA hotel collapse, Chelsea Hernandez's documentary remains relevant

"...is a key witness in the investigation for both OSHA and the Louisiana Workforce Commission, two days later he..."

Dec. 6, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

OSHA Cites Coreslab for Worker Death

Company cited for two violations, totaling $25,868

"...In short, OSHA agrees with Lourdes and attorneys Scott Hendler and Rebecca..."

Feb. 9, 2018 News Feature by Jack Craver

Construction Worker’s Death Headed to Court?

Site details indicate "very serious blunders"

"...Fla., that left two workers injured and, according to OSHA, "could have resulted in multiple fatalities." More recently, in..."

Jan. 12, 2018 News Feature by Jack Craver

The Weight of 20 Tons

What went wrong to kill Bahman Kaman?

"...in charge of the project, are not strangers to OSHA's investigations. Both have paid fines in recent years for..."

Sept. 29, 2017 News Feature by Jack Craver

Plaza Saltillo Ground-breaking Set for Wednesday

After a long wait, the Eastside redevelopment finally kicks off

"...Collabor­at­ive had agreed to: a living wage for workers, OSHA training, workers' compensation, and third-party monitoring to ensure safety..."

June 23, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Notes on Kamp: Justice for Pedestrians

Adrienne White has a personal stake in reducing traffic deaths

"...that requires he avoid alcohol. My father was an OSHA representative throughout his career before he retired. He is..."

May 13, 2016 News Column by Amy Kamp

Money for (Almost) Nothing

Texans may not be getting their money's worth from economic incentive programs

"...a result, Apple provides its workers with workers' compensation, OSHA-10 training, and a $12/hour minimum wage. Compliance with the..."

Feb. 5, 2016 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Working Overtime, but Not Getting Paid for It

Labor laws: Just because they exist, doesn't mean they're enforced

"...comp. During Gutierrez Vega's time at the site, an OSHA complaint was filed for unsafe working conditions...."

Nov. 27, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Building Austin

As the city grows, is it being cavalier about the well-being of the laborers who are assembling Austin's new face?

"...is lax. The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is tasked with making sure job sites are following..."

Aug. 28, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Beside the Point: Your Job or Your Life

It's time for workers to have better choices

"...all employers are required by federal law to follow OSHA safety standards, those standards often aren't enforced, and the..."

July 17, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Remembering an "Unknown Worker"

Construction workers demand "No more deaths"

"...death from an Occupational Safety and Health Admin­i­stration report (OSHA's investigation into Loa's death remains open). When WDP visited..."

July 17, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Death on the Job

Construction worker falls to his death on the Eastside

"...death from an Occupational Safety and Health Administration report (OSHA’s investigation into Loa’s death remains open). When WDP visited..."

July 14, 2015 News Post by Amy Kamp

Eastside Developer Promises $15/Hour Wage Floor, and More

Developer joins with Workers Defense to offer labor guarantees, but the neighborhood still has qualms about a new hotel

"...• OSHA-10 safety training for all construction workers on the project,..."

June 5, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

The AggreGAYtor: May 5

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...OSHA recommends goodness, the Supremes dodge questions, and Texas clergy..."

May 5, 2015 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

Still All About the Money?

WDP hopes Endeavor will agree to stronger worker safety terms

"...Program, which include not only living wages, but also OSHA-10 safety training, workers' comp insurance, local hiring goals, and..."

March 27, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Headlines

"...Occupational Safety and Health Admin­istration. The WDP is urging OSHA to investigate the incident as a protected whistleblower...."

Nov. 29, 2013 News Feature

Then There's This: 'A Decent Wage'

Pay Requirement may be inked into city incentive deals

"...as well as workers compensation and 10 hours of OSHA safety training...."

Oct. 25, 2013 News Column

Fairness and Fares

Cabbie's death raises questions about Austin's taxi system

"...driving a cab can be a particularly dangerous job. OSHA estimates the homicide rates for cabbies is 21-33% higher..."

Aug. 16, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Blood in the Water

'Blackfish' is a whale of a nightmare for SeaWorld's PR department

"...him quit. He said, "When they testified in the OSHA hearings that they had no knowledge that we even..."

Aug. 2, 2013 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

City Cuts Fee Waivers to Marriott Builder; Labor Groups File Workplace Complaints

Labor rights groups stop playing nice

June 21, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

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