• Workers Memorial Day

STOP the PAIN!

Each year, more than 600,000 workers suffer from crippling back injuries and repetitive strain injuries (RSIs). These disabling injuries are the nation's biggest job safety problem. RSIs affect workers in virtually every industry and occupation.

It doesn't have to be this way. Ergonomic solutions to these problems are well-known and must be implemented. OSHA has issued a proposed ergonomics standard. But some employer groups are trying to block the proposal from become law.

American workers make the following demands to Stop the Pain!

1. A final OSHA ergonomics standard now. The rule-making process and implementation of the standard should proceed without delay.
2. Action by employees to fix hazardous jobs that cause crippling back injuries or RSIs.
3. Fair compensation for workers crippled by back injuries or RSIs. Insurers and employers must recognize work-related RSIs and provide speedy compensation to injured workers.

Download a petition, print it, pass it around and get signatures!
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HELP STOP THE PAIN!

Mail it to your congressional and state representatives and send a copy to:

AFL-CIO Department of Occupational Safety and Health
815 16th Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20006
202-508-6978 (FAX)