Video: Widow of Postal Worker Denied Death Benefits

The Federal Office of Workers’ Compensation says there’s not enough evidence to establish what led to the fatal injury of the worker, a 28-year-veteran of the United States Postal Service. [maxgallery id=”43045″] By Vicky Nguyen, Liz Wagner and Felipe Escamilla December 14, 2015 An East Bay widow whose husband died after he sustained a serious…

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APWU: Workers Memorial Day is April 28

Web News Article #: 077-2015 04/07/2015 – The labor movement will observe Workers Memorial Day on Tues. April 28, to commemorate those who have been killed or injured on the job and to revitalize the fight for workplace safety. Workers Memorial Day coincides with the anniversary of passage of the Occupational Safety and Health Act…

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Video: USPS 911 Policy May Have Caused Critical Delays in Life and Death Situation

A 911 policy may have caused critical delays in a life and death situation at USPS facility in Oakland Updated Most people know to call 911 right away in an emergency. But for employees of the United States Postal Service, the rules are different.  An NBC Bay Area investigation has exposed a USPS policy that…

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