“Well, the midnight headlight blind you on a rainy nightSteep grade up ahead slow me down makin’ no timeBut I gotta keep rollin’” As adults many of us can certainly understand the feelings behind those lyrics from a bygone age where we could at least convince ourselves that there was a better day just down … [Read more…]
Now that the SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 pandemic is over (it’s not) are you ready for the next pandemic? Not if the current Healthcare Infection Control Practices Committee (HICPAC) of the Centers for Disease Control and Protection (CDC) has their way. As we felt our way blindly through the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic we rediscovered evidence … [Read more…]
WisCOSH invites you to join us Tuesday, November 1st, 2023 at the GCIU Building (633 S. Hawley Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53214) in Room 119 from 5pm-6pm. There is no cost to attend and the meeting is open to the general public. At this meeting we will recap WisCOSH‘s activities in 2023, take a look ahead … [Read more…]
As we told you back in June it will soon be time for COSHCON2023! What is COSHCON you ask? It is the largest gathering of workplace health, safety and environmental trainers, advocates, academics, professionals and concerned workers in the nation. And COSHCON2023 is first time it will be in-person since the start of the SARS-CoV-2 … [Read more…]
On Tuesday, September 12, 2023 WisCOSH trainer Jim Schultz will be presenting an overview of the D.O.T.‘s HAZMAT 1st Responder Awareness Level training that WisCOSH offers. The presentation will begin at 7pm CDT. This presentation is being given in cooperation with 350MKE which is a local group of concerned community environmental activists. The presentation is … [Read more…]
Worker Health & Safety for Base Building Featuring Raise Up the South USSW & WeCount! Que Calor Campaign Sept 14, 2023 from 1:00-2:30pm CDT Are you an organizer or worker leader looking to engage and involve workers in your campaign efforts? If so, this organizers’ exchange is for you! Hear success stories and challenges from … [Read more…]
On August 29th the Dept. of Labor announced their plans to clarify & strengthen worker’s right to have an authorized employee representative during a workplace walk around inspection by OSHA. Workers have long had this right and many unions have used this right to ensure employers are not able to distract or sidetrack inspectors from … [Read more…]
Workers have long known that hot and or cold conditions in the workplace affect their ability to perform their work duties safely without harm to themselves, their coworkers, their workplace and their work. The Dept. of Labor has also recognized this and has attempted to rectify the situation through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration‘s … [Read more…]
Once again WisCOSH will join workers at Milwaukee’s lakefront to celebrate the only official holiday that recognizes workers contributions to their community, state and country. We will once again host a table at the Milwaukee Area Labor Council‘s Laborfest on Monday, Sept. 4 from noon until 5pm. WisCOSH will staff a table in the Union … [Read more…]
It’s not too early to put this on your calendar because you aren’t going to want to miss it. Why? Because for the first time since the start of the pandemic #COSHCON will be live and in-person! That’s right, you’ll have to opportunity to learn, share and network with 100s of workplace health and safety … [Read more…]
Recently WisCOSH Recording Secretary Jim Schultz was invited to speak on the Earl Ingram Show on WAUK RADIO (540 AM or 101.1FM). We think Jim did an excellent job and if you were unable to listen or would like to hear it again you can find the recording here. WAUK Radio is a part of … [Read more…]
Join WisCOSH on Friday, April 28 as we gather to remember those workers that didn’t make it home at the end of their shift in 2022. WisCOSH will host our annual Fight Like Hell For The Living event at the American Postal Worker‘s Hall (417 N. 3rd St., Milwaukee, WI) starting at 3pm. Join us … [Read more…]
WisCOSH has set the date for its first meeting of the year for Monday, January 9 at 7pm. Due to the ongoing concerns of the continuing COVID-19 virus and being in confined spaces for extended periods this will be a virtual meeting. WisCOSH encourages its members and supporters to attend. You can register for the … [Read more…]
The September 2022 Board of Directors Meeting will be held on Sunday, September 25, 2022 at 1pm CT. WisCOSH anticipates moving our meetings from being blended to being Zoom only as the fall weather comes and fewer halls are available to meet in and the continuing threat of the Omicron variants. Members and the general … [Read more…]
Due to the lack of turn out at our 2021 Annual Membership Meeting due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic WisCOSH has scheduled a Special Election Meeting to take place prior to the start of our June 2022 Board of Directors meeting. WisCOSH‘s Board of Directors in made up from WisCOSH‘s membership. Any member – whether individual, … [Read more…]
April 28 is Workers’ Memorial Day. Once again WisCOSH will commemorate those workers lost to workplace incident as well as those lost to workplace exposure and disease. WisCOSH invites family members, coworkers, unions and the entire community to join us as we gather in downtown Milwaukee, WI on April 28, 2022. WisCOSH is being joined … [Read more…]
[Mensaje Bilingüe – Español Abajo] As you may know, because the original webinar platform malfunctioned precisely at the time that our Workers & COVID-19 Webinars were scheduled for, we sadly had to postpone both of them. We are sorry for any inconvenience this caused to you and your plans. On brighter news: We have a … [Read more…]
Dear friends and allies, I lament to report that we are forced into the position of postponing the scheduled English webinar today, How Workers are Impacted by Coronavirus, COVID19 – Spanish webinar TBD. The webinar service provider is down! We have no control over this and speaks to the amount of folks using remote/virtual services. … [Read more…]
Por favor, unase a nosotros para este importante seminario web sobre los trabajadores y el Coronavisus (COVID-19) – y compartir con sus redes! Cómo lxs trabajadorxs se ven afectadxs por el Coronavirus (COVID-19) Jueves, 19 de marzo a las 3pm PT/5pm CT/6pm ET Entrenamiento virtual, organizando por National COSH Este seminario cubrirá: las precauciones, los … [Read more…]
Please join us for this important webinar on workers and the Novel Coronavirus – and share with your networks! How Workers are Impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Thursday, March 19 at 1pm PT/ 3pm CT/ 4pm ET Webinar hosted by National COSH This webinar will cover: precautions, worker rights, resources, and how to take action! … [Read more…]