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"The fight is never about grapes or lettuce. It is always about people." Cesar Chavez |
:: Wednesday, March 10, 2004 ::
B.C. Federation of Labour Fights Cuts to Workers’ Health and Safety Regulations at WCB Public Hearings in Prince George News Release
The WCB’s own statistics show that over the last ten years WCB has carried out far less enforcement activity. Over the period, inspection reports issued by the Board declined by 50 percent, orders fell by more than 44 percent, and employer penalties decreased by 71 percent.
In 2002:
* 232 workers were killed on the job,
* 5 workers between the ages of 15 and 24 died on the job,
* 159,000 workers reported work injuries, and
* 5,000 workers were permanently injured.
"Clearly much more work is required to ensure that workers return to their families at the end of a work day, healthy and safe. Fewer and flexible regulations are not the answer," concluded Sinclair.------------------------------------------- posted 5:29 AM :: reference link ::
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