silicosis

This Day in Labor History: April 27, 1939

By Erik Loomis

In General

On April 27, 2021

On April 27, 1939, Senator James Murray, a Democrat from Montana, introduced SB 2256 into the Senate. This bill authorized federal funding to states to pay out claims to workers suffering from silicosis, a bill with significant support from the CIO. This bill did not...

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This Day in Labor History: March 30, 1930

By Erik Loomis

On March 30, 2016

On March 30, 1930, the Hawk's Nest tunnel project near Gauley Bridge, West Virginia began. This tunnel was designed to divert the New River to help Union Carbide increase its.

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Silicosis Rule

By Erik Loomis

On March 25, 2016

Another day, another great move by Obama's Department of Labor. The Department of Labor is issuing a long-awaited and controversial rule Thursday aimed at better protecting workers from inhaling silica.