In July, a temp worker died from falling into a vat of chocolate. But the owners of the plant, Lyons & Sons, never had a license to make chocolate. Ultimately, one business is really culpable here: Hershey.
Kate Kelly | Posted 10.17.2009 | Politics
Alice Hamilton was the energy behind investigating workplace health hazards. She should be honored for drawing attention to the daily dangers to which workers are exposed.
Diane Francis | Posted 09.24.2009 | Business
Ottawa officials and politicians are encouraging Canadians to do business in China and with Chinese entities. But here's a cautionary tale about the pitfalls of doing business with the "Middle Kingdom."
Leo W. Gerard | Posted 01.29.2009 | Business
The legacy of George W. Bush's final days in office will be degradation of the environment, endangered species and the safety of working people.
Rep. George Miller | Posted 10.02.2008 | Politics
Our nation's workers, battered by unfair global competition, stagnant wages, declining benefits, and poor employer compliance with labor laws, deserve a Department of Labor that lives up to its name.
Rep. George Miller | Posted 07.31.2008 | Politics
This secret regulation is a clear attempt by the Bush administration and the business community to fundamentally weaken the scientific process for enacting new regulations that protect American workers.
David Dayen | Posted 11.13.2009 | Business