May 27, 2020
The failure to completely address the life-threatening hazards that working Americans are facing from COVID-19 is not the fault of OSHA professional staff, but rather due to the unfortunate decisions of OSHA's political leadership.
Alma Adams
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Alma Shealey Adams is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 12th congressional district since January 6, 2014. A member of the Democratic Party, she has focused on issues such as education, healthcare, and economic development throughout her tenure. Adams is known for her advocacy on behalf of marginalized communities and her commitment to social justice initiatives. Before her election to Congress, she served in the North Carolina General Assembly, where she was recognized for her work on various legislative efforts.
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May 27, 2020
I am upset about the future of this country that OSHA's inaction foreshadows.
May 27, 2020
And it is deeply disappointing that OSHA, the only Federal agency with the authority to enforce safe working conditions, is missing in action.
May 27, 2020
I can only hope that you and Secretary Scalia will wake up before it is too late.
May 27, 2020
I am saddened for the workers of this country who continue to lack adequate protections on the job.
May 27, 2020
The only logical conclusion I can draw is that OSHA's inadequate response to this pandemic has been informed more by politics rather than modern science.
Mar 10, 2020
Today, we will discuss H.R. 1784, the Healthy Families Act, a proposal to establish paid sick leave as an essential workplace protection for our nation's workers.
Mar 10, 2020
We are deeply concerned about the potential impact of the coronavirus epidemic, and we are continuing to explore different options for providing workers access to paid sick leave on an emergency basis.
Mar 3, 2020
The NAA hasn't been reauthorized or revisited by Congress since its enactment in 1937.
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