What to Report When You Get Hurt at Work
By William R. Cahill, Jr.

The injury may occur after a specific incident such as lifting a box or climbing out of the cab of a truck or it may occur over time after months and years of repetitive movement while working.

Both situations are compensable if a physician gives the opinion that there is a connection to what occurred at work and the injury complained of. However, than can only occur when you properly report what happens to you at work.

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South Windsor, CT Wholesaler Pays $264,000, Rehires Workers

A building materials wholesaler in South Windsor, Connecticut has paid $264,000 in back pay and has rehired 10 workers who lost their jobs in 2008 after they tried to join a union, federal labor officials said today.

The wholesaler, Parksite Group, had been accused of violating several labor laws, by refusing to recognize and bargain with the union, and by getting rid of the workers who supported unionizing efforts.

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Worker Health & Wellness Tip: Protecting Yourself in a High-Decibel Workplace

Workers who are exposed to constant loud noises may lose some or all of their hearing. A number of precautions and tests can prevent that from happening. Make sure you and your employer are properly protecting your hearing before any permanent damage is done.

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Teamsters Local 633 Sweeps New Hampshire

After a weeklong sprint that included five elections covering sixteen different bargaining units, Teamsters Local 633 went undefeated.

All of the mechanics, dispatchers and clerks throughout the New Hampshire-based First Student locations that are represented by Local 633 are now joining the ranks and have become among the areas newest Teamsters.

David W. Laughton, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 633, said, "We are thrilled to now have wall to wall Teamster representation in these locations throughout New Hampshire."

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