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April 27, 2026

Today in 1978
A cooling tower for a power plant under construction in Willow Island, W. Va., collapses, killing 51 construction workers in what is thought to be the largest construction accident in U.S. history. OSHA cited contractors for 20 violations, including failures to field test concrete. The cases were settled for $85,000 — about $1,700 per worker killed.

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Big-Name Companies Where Workers Are Fighting to Unionize
Posted On: Jan 28, 2022
Jan. 28, 2022 | ORGANIZING | Only about 10% of U.S. employees were union members in 2021 — a drop of about 50% from 1983, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But these days, with COVID-19 thrusting essential workers into the spotlight and millions of jobs going unfilled, union organizing is making inroads with gig, warehouse, and service workers, as well as digital media companies. Organizers might not always win, but there’s more interest from workers looking for better wages, safer working conditions, and increased benefits. Here are a few companies in the news for unionization efforts… aol.com
 
 
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