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"The fight is never about grapes or lettuce. It is always about people." Cesar Chavez |
:: Thursday, March 11, 2004 ::
Hearing on the Bush Administration's Proposal to Weaken Toxic Chemical Protections for "Shop Towels" Common Dreams NewsWire
'It's time for EPA to force the laundry industry and their customers to stop the unnecessary shipment of toxic chemicals that endanger workers and the public water supply,' said Frumin. 'We are tired of watching the Bush administration twist our laws to benefit corporate interests, and we demand that EPA withdraw this proposal.' Frumin also urged EPA to reconsider the options which they have previously rejected, such as more collection/recycling of toxic solvents at factories, closed containers for transporting solvent-soaked towels, and better training of workers about the chemical hazards.
UNITE and the Sierra Club will continue to reach out to people who are concerned about the environment and health and safety in the workplace throughout the comment period, which ends April 9. 'Americans need to register their opposition to this while they have the chance. Otherwise, we are giving bad corporate neighbors the green light to pollute our communities and expose workers to serious danger,' concluded Hopkins."------------------------------------------- posted 5:21 AM :: reference link ::
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