FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 5, 2020 Contact: Charlene Obernauer, 631-524-3922 NYCOSH CONSTRUCTION FATALITY REPORT, “DEADLY SKYLINE,” RELEASED TODAY, REVEALS NEW YORK CITY CONSTRUCTION FATALITIES ON THE RISE; FATALIES DECREASING IN NEW YORK STATE New York – Today, the New York…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Charlene Obernauer, NYCOSH charlene@nycosh.org, cell: 631-524-3922 October 17, 2019 NEW NYCOSH REPORT “TIME OFF TASK” EMPHASIZES UNHEALTHY WORKPLACE PRACTICES AT AMAZON’S STATEN ISLAND DISTRIBUTION CENTER New York, New York – The New York Committee for Occupational…
For immediate release Tuesday, October 8, 2019 NYCOSH Thanks Retired Board Chair, Welcomes New Chair New York, NY—Board members of the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH) unanimously elected a new NYCOSH Board Chair, Jessica Garcia, Assistant…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 30, 2019 Contact: Rebecca Lamorte, 646-740-7662 Thomas Meara, 718-309-3506 NYCOSH CONSTRUCTION FATALITY REPORT, “DEADLY SKYLINE,” RELEASED TODAY, REVEALS INCREASING TREND IN NEW YORK STATE CONSTRUCTION FATALITIES New Report Shows Construction In New York State Remains…
By Charlene Obernauer May 16, 2018 National Employment Law Project (NELP) is being honored at NYCOSH’s 2018 Gala for its tremendous contributions to the workers’ rights movement, but in particular, for their advocacy and research in relation to occupational safety…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Jordan Band Jordan.band@berlinrosen.com (212) 574-3418 NYCOSH Construction Fatality Report, “Deadly Skyline,” Released Today, Reveals Alarming Increases in New York State Construction Fatalities January 31, 2018 – New York, New York –…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Mónica Novoa, NYCOSH mnovoa@nycosh.org Cell: 929-366-5320 Office: (212) 227-6440 ext. 14 STATEWIDE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADVOCATES HOSTED DAY OF ACTION & DELIVERED TENS OF THOUSANDS OF POSTCARDS AGAINST PROPOSED BENEFIT CUTS TO INJURED WORKERS Brooklyn,…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Charlene Obernauer, NYCOSH charlene@nycosh.org, cell: 631-524-3922 September 26, 2017 STATEWIDE WORKPLACE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADVOCATES DEMAND NEW YORK STATE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BOARD WITHDRAW PROPOSED CUTS TO PROTECTIONS AND BENEFITS FOR INJURED WORKERS Albany, New York…
CONTACT: Mónica Novoa, mnovoa@nycosh.org Cell: 929-366-5320 Office: (212) 227-6440 ext. 14 New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH) Holds Call-In Days of Action to Congressional Reps During Workers Memorial Week: "Say No to OSHA Cuts, Protect Workplace…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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…
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: January 20, 2016 Contact: Monica Novoa Communications Director, NYCOSH mnovoa@nycosh.org Cell: (929) 366-5320 New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health Slams New York State Business Council’s 2016 Advocacy Priorities Calls Proposal to Gut Workers’ Comp…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mónica Novoa, NYCOSH mnovoa@nycosh.org 917-971-0329 New York Healthy Nail Salons Coalition Celebrates First Day of Wage Bond Enforcement Coalition Warns Against Employers Side-Stepping Law Through Worker Misclassification New York, NY— The New York Healthy…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, September 11, 2015 Contact: Mónica Novoa, NYCOSH mnovoa@nycosh.org office:212-227-6440 ext 14 cell:917-971-0329 Carla Azar, Mount Sinai Carla.azar@mssm.edu 646-483-5614 NYCOSH and Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Release New Report Documenting Evolution of…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mónica Novoa, NYCOSH mnovoa@nycosh.org Alison Park, Workers United apark@workersunitednynj.org New York Healthy Nail Salons Coalition Praises Nail Salon Trainee Registration and Governor Cuomo’s Wage Bond Requirement for Salon Owners Coalition Members…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, July 16, 2015 Contact: Mónica Novoa, NYCOSH mnovoa@nycosh.org Alison Park, Workers United apark@workersunitednynj.org Nail Salon Workers and Advocates Applaud New Legislation As Major Stepping Stone for Industry-Wide Transformation to be Led by Workers…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, June 24, 2015 Contact: Mónica Novoa, NYCOSH mnovoa@nycosh.org 917-971-0329 GOVERNOR CUOMO PROCLAIMS JUNE “TEEN WORKER SAFETY MONTH” NYCOSH Teen Trainers Kick Off Summer With Safety Message for Young Workers New York, NY— As…