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April 27, 2026

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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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Stellantis Puts Wall Street Before Workers As Layoffs Continue
Posted On: Apr 21, 2025
Apr. 21, 2025 | JOBS | Stellantis, the global auto giant and maker of Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep brands, is making headlines again—and again for the wrong reasons. While thousands of autoworkers have been laid off or face new layoffs, the company is funneling billions into stock buybacks and dividends for its shareholders. The move has sparked outrage from the United Auto Workers (UAW) and the broader working class, who are fed up with big business profiteering, especially as the crisis of everyday living grows harsher for working families. Peoples World
 
 
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