The Transition to a Green Economy Must Include Better Safety Standards for Workers

kristyGreen Prosperity, SRI/ESG News

THE TRANSITION TO A GREEN ECONOMY MUST INCLUDE BETTER SAFETY STANDARDS FOR WORKERS — UN New York, Apr 28 2012 11:05AM Protecting the safety and health of workers across the world must be part of transitioning into a green economy, the United Nations stressed today, warning that while sustainable jobs …

April 28: Anti-regulation agenda of business groups threatens health and safety at work

kristySRI/ESG News

INTERNATIONAL TRADE UNION CONFEDERATION ITUC OnLine 089/280411 April 28: Anti-regulation agenda of business groups threatens health and safety at work Brussels, 27 April 2011 (ITUC OnLine): International trade unions are warning of the potentially devastating effect of business lobbying to weaken protection for worker’s health and safety as workers across …