Miner Safety To Be Explored At Labor Briefing
Thursday, July 22, 2010(Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO)
Join labor and community allies for a special briefing next
Tuesday on the Miner Safety and Health Act of 2010, which seeks to
strengthen oversight and enforcement in mines and other dangerous workplaces.
Briefing organizers are seeking workers who have had workplace injuries and
illnesses that would be willing to speak about their experience at the meeting.
"Members of Congress need to hear about why this bill is needed!" says organizer
Sara Markle-Elder. "Come learn more about the legislation and how it will help
protect American workers' lives." Email sarame@mindspring.com or call
202-291-5565 for more information and to testify at the briefing.