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Workers at Minnesota’s largest public hospital win deal to protect patient care

Workers at Minnesota’s largest public hospital win deal to protect patient care

Workers Memorial Day: Honor those we lost by fighting for stronger workplace safety

It’s not too much to ask to be safe at work. In fact, the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1971 says every worker has a fundamental right to a safe work environment.

And yet there are still too many avoidable accidents. Too many injuries. And way too many deaths.

Workers Memorial Day: Honor those we lost by fighting for stronger workplace safety

Follow-Up to Our Call to Action on LB 1256

Following our recent call to action, I want to thank everyone who took the time to contact their senators.

Follow-Up to Our Call to Action on LB 1256

When Safety Becomes a Political Talking Point, Taxpayers Lose

I want to share concerns about the recent announcement by Governor Jim Pillen to veto LB 1256.

When Safety Becomes a Political Talking Point, Taxpayers Lose

A salute to those who answer the call 

About 240 million times a year, the very first public safety professional to respond to an emergency is the 911 dispatcher who answers the urgent phone call.    

A salute to those who answer the call