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Women unite to confront sexual harassment
On a hot Saturday in July, instead of heading for the beach, twenty Latina and Brazilian women came together in MassCOSH’s new office, determined to confront an occupational hazard that is causing widespread harm in their community: sexual harassment and assault. Full Story>
Legislative wrap up brings victory, setbacks and renewed determination
The close of the state legislative session and Congress’s recess left workers with one victory, two set-backs, and steadfast determination to press on for passage of critical health and safety bills.
Landmark state bill banning deadly floor sealer signed into law
Boston, MA – July 6, 2010 – On Friday, July 2, Governor Patrick signed into law a landmark bill banning the commercial use and sale of a highly flammable wood floor finishing product linked to tragic home fires that left three floor finishers dead and dozens of families without homes across the Commonwealth.
Local Play Exposes Dangers for Day Laborers
“I became a day laborer worker because I couldn’t find another job,” Luciano Gomez told the standing-room only audience of 125 on May 21 moments before the premiere of the play “They Don’t Tell You Anything.” Gomez, a MassCOSH Worker Center member, opened the event by sharing his own experience as a house painter.
Floor Finishing Regulations Take Effect June 1st
New regulations that restrict the use of flammable wood floor finishing products will take effect on June 1, a measure that advocates say will prevent house fires. The regulations, issued by the Massachusetts Board of Fire Prevention Regulations, come as a new study reveals that the chemicals targeted in the regulations have caused far more fires than previously thought. READ FACT SHEET READ REPORT
