Stay safe on winter roads this year! The CSEA has provided the following safety tips for winter travel: Don’t Zone Out Staying off the roads in a major snow event is usually best but, if you MUST be on the road, here are some tips for safe driving in the snow. Allow extra time for travel. Maintain […]
Author Archives: FOA
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Jun
Jun
In early June officers and activists deepened their knowledge of workers’ compensation law thanks to a presentation by Fine, Olin & Anderman, LLP. managing partner Vincent Rossillo and labor liaison Christine Grosse.
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May
May
OSHA and many construction site workers agree that it is absolutely imperative to improve the safety conditions of construction sites. Data shows the number of injuries and fatalities is on the rise. Who’s at risk? When an employer fails to uphold basic safety precautions they place everyone in the vicinity of the site at risk. […]
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May
May
Early this week MTA employees worked around the clock to repair a dangerous 5 train platform. The platform, which has been undergoing repair work, collapsed on Tuesday April 26th. According to officials the weight of heavy machinery left on the platform caused the collapse. Miraculously no one was injured. Many fear the station’s unsafe conditions […]
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Apr
Apr
Today, April 28th, is Workers’ Memorial Day, a day when FOA, along with labor unions and workers in more than 90 countries, remember workers who have died or become seriously injured while doing their jobs. Workers’ Memorial Day is observed every year on April 28. It is a day to honor those workers who have died […]
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Feb
Feb
“I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude for the professional services I have received from the Fine, Olin, and Anderman, LLP firm. In December of 2011, I fell at work needing several major surgeries. My case has required the assistance of a workman’s compensation lawyer. My CSEA representative recommended contacting FOA. […]
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Jan
Jan
On January 8th, 2016 a State Trooper traveling South on I-87 was struck by another vehicle. Both the trooper and the other driver sustained injuries in the crash. The incident occurred in high traffic area of 1-87 in Yonkers. The trooper was heading North on the interstate, made a U-turn, and was struck by a […]
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Jan
Jan
The New Year had a tragic start at a Tonawanda, NY Coke factory. Paramedics responded to an emergency call at the facility the morning of January 6th, 2016. According to authorities the fatal incident occurred when a 60-year-old worker was lubricating gears on an industrial elevator. Due to reasons unknown the man was pulled into […]
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Dec
Dec
On Saturday, December 5th over a dozen people were involved in a car crash on Interstate 287 in New Jersey. According to authorities a 23 year old driver struck a truck hauling cattle. The two drivers pulled over and exited their vehicles to assess the damage. Moments later a van carrying 12 passengers drifted into […]
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Dec
Dec
A Rail Services Company based in Missouri was recently issued a $332,469 fine. According to OSHA the company harassed and terminated an employee after the technician reported a work-related injury which is a violation of federal laws. It’s an employee’s right to report work related injuries. Doing so helps to reduce the likelihood that other […]