NYCOSH Statement on April 12th Worker Death and Urgent Safety Measures We are saddened and outraged that less than one month away from Workers’ Memorial Day, we have to add one more name to the list of fallen workers. Jose…
NYCOSH ACTION ALERT: PROTECT SEVERELY INJURED WORKERS TODAY The workers’ compensation system is a critical part of the social safety net. When someone is hurt on the job, workers’ compensation is the first – and most often the only –…
For immediate release March 15, 2017 CONTACT: Mónica Novoa, NYCOSH mnovoa@nycosh.org Cell: 929-366-5320 Office: (212) 227-6440 ext. 14 The New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH) Joins National Call for Workplace Safety Protections to Save…
NYCOSH Condemns ICE Raids and Stands in Solidarity with Immigrant Workers, WNYCOSH, the WNY Area Labor Federation and the Buffalo CLC The workers’ health and safety movement in the United States began with a clear understanding that only workers can enforce…
Job Announcement: Finance Director The New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH) is seeking a finance director who will be responsible for NYCOSH's finances. The director will contribute to the overall success of the organization by effectively managing all…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Mónica Novoa, NYCOSH mnovoa@nycosh.org Cell: 929-366-5320 Office: (212) 227-6440 ext. 14 The New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH) Announces Newly Elected Board Members for 2017 January 23, 2017 – New York, New York…
STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Mónica Novoa, NYCOSH mnovoa@nycosh.org, 929-366-5320 Five Months After Precedent-Setting Conviction in Worksite Death, No Just Punishment for Criminal Contractor, Harco Construction: Weak State Laws Protect Dangerous Companies In July of 2016, Harco Construction was sentenced to conditional discharge…
ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Mónica Novoa, NYCOSH mnovoa@nycosh.org, 929-366-5320 Sky Materials Corp Foreman Wilmer Cueva is Sentenced to 1-3 Years for Conviction of Criminally Negligent Homicide and Reckless Endangerment in Relation to Worksite Death of Carlos Moncayo December 15th,…
Sky Materials Corp Foreman Wilmer Cueva Must Receive Maximum Sentencing Following Conviction in Relation to Worker Carlos Moncayo’s Death Foreman Wilmer Cueva has been convicted by a New York State Supreme Court jury of Criminally Negligent Homicide and Reckless Endangerment,…
David M. Newman, NYCOSH’s Longtime Industrial Hygienist, Retires “The goal is to identify hazards and contribute to the ability to effectively address them, but I think the goal is also to in the process of doing that, to empower unions…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Mónica Novoa, NYCOSH mnovoa@nycosh.org, cell: 929-366-5320 Long Term Recovery, Research and Care Highlighted at The Future of 9/11 Health 15 Year Commemorative Conference in Downtown Manhattan NEW YORK, NY – The Future of…
NY Nail Salon Workers Speak Out for Ventilation The NY Healthy Nail Salons Coalition stands in strong support of the new ventilation regulations in New York State as an essential public health measure which every responsible business should support. This…
Industrial Hygienist Full Time The New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health is seeking an industrial hygienist to provide technical services to workers throughout downstate Metropolitan New York. The job will entail working with a wide range of unions…
The NY Healthy Nail Salons Coalition Applauds Significant New York State Ventilation Regulations The NY Healthy Nail Salons Coalition applauds the leadership of Governor Cuomo and the Departments of State and Health for this ventilation regulation, an essential public health…
ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Mónica Novoa, NYCOSH mnovoa@nycosh.org, 929-366-5320 Precedent-Setting Conviction Over the Worksite Death of Carlos Moncayo – But No Just Sentence or Punishment for Criminal Contractor, Harco Construction; Judge Points to Weak State Laws That…
NYCOSH’s Summer 2016 Young Workers Program Features: “Teens Lead at Work” Kick Off, Teen Worker Safety Month Proclamation and Announcement of YouthSafe Contest Winners! As we head into the summer, it is also the season of higher teen employment, and…
STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Mónica Novoa, NYCOSH mnovoa@nycosh.org, 929-366-5320 Justice Served: Criminal Contractor Harco Construction Found Guilty The New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health, NYCOSH, recognizes the historic aspect of today’s ruling from the court which for the…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Mónica Novoa, NYCOSH mnovoa@nycosh.org, 929-366-5320 NYC ADVOCATES FOR WORKER SAFETY AND HEALTH PUSH FOR JUSTICE IN PROMINENT CASE AGAINST CRIMINAL CONTRACTOR, HARCO CONSTRUCTION Unions, Worker Centers and Advocates Stand United in Solidarity with The Family…
NYCOSH Announces Associate Director, Nadia Marin-Molina On behalf of NYCOSH and our Board of Directors, I am writing to share exciting news. We are delighted to inform you that after our search this spring, we have selected Nadia Marin-Molina as…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Mónica Novoa, NYCOSH mnovoa@nycosh.org, 929-366-5320 COMMUNITY AND LABOR ORGANIZATIONS STAND FOR JUSTICE FOR CARLOS MONCAYO, ON FIRST DAY OF HARCO CONSTRUCTION TRIAL NYC Advocates for Worker Safety and Health Say It’s Time…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 12, 2016 CONTACT: Mónica Novoa, NYCOSH mnovoa@nycosh.org, 929-366-5320 The New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health 37th Awards Gala Honors U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, the B&H Exposed Campaign and SSEU Local 371’s Deborah Williams…
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Job Announcement: Associate Director The New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health is seeking an Associate Director to direct safety and health education, training, research, and advocacy work in the Metropolitan New York area. Candidate must be a self-starter,…
Contact: Mónica Novoa Communications Director, NYCOSH mnovoa@nycosh.org Cell: (929) 366-5320 NYCOSH Launches “Health for Heroes” Campaign for 15th Anniversary of 9/11 The Campaign Kicks off with a Labor Outreach Drive in NYC in March Led by Partner Central…
NYCOSH's Finance Director, Jeanne Blomberg, is retiring after 33 years of service to the organization. Jeanne came to NYCOSH in 1983 and has over the years worked collaboratively to build the organization from a fledgling, mostly volunteer group into a nationally…
For Immediate Release: February 12, 2016 Contact: Monica Novoa Communications Director, NYCOSH mnovoa@nycosh.org Cell: (929) 366-5320 NYCOSH Welcomes Mayor de Blasio’s Increased Construction Industry Fines and Enforcement NYCOSH applauds Mayor de Blasio's announcement today, of significantly increased fines and…
For Immediate Release: February 9, 2016 Contact: Monica Novoa Communications Director, NYCOSH mnovoa@nycosh.org Cell: (929) 366-5320 NYCOSH Statement on Construction Industry Regulations and Enforcement All New Yorkers must be guaranteed a safe workplace. Construction work will always be hazardous,…