September 17, 2007 In the wake of two tragic events, the Minneapolis bridge collapse and the Utah mine roof collapse, NIOSH prepared and posted to our Web site resources for rescue and recovery workers.
Read moreDetailed report proves allegations against Gómez are unfounded and fraudulent GENEVA/MEXICO, September 04, 2007: An independent audit of a $55 million fund owned by the National Miners’ and Metalworkers’ Union (SNTMMSRM) in Mexico shows all funds are accounted for, exonerating SNTMMSRM general secretary Napoleón Gómez Urrutia of all charges of theft or misappropriation of funds.
Read more20 SNTMMSRM Members Wounded, 15 Detained, 1 Dead MEXICO, August 14, 2007: The international labour community is taking action against the murder of Reinaldo Hernandez González, a miner and member of the Sindicato Nacional de Trabajadores Mineros, Metalúrgicos y Similares de la República Mexicana (SNTMMSRM) who was fatally shot by hired thugs working for Grupo
Read moreAugust 27, 2007 Chemical Database provides easy access to information on over 800 chemicals commonly found in the workplace.
Read moreKMWU conducts strikes and protests against the Korea U.S. Free Trade Agreement, which was signed on June 30. SOUTH KOREA, July 02, 2007: Members of the Korean Metalworkers’ Union (KMWU) kicked off a series of rallies against the Korea-US Free Trade Agreement (Kor-US FTA) in central Seoul and regionally on June 29. In Seoul 20,000
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