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| Governor signs law to strengthen workplace safety |
| By Bend Weekly |
| Published: 05/18/2007 |
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SALEM, OR - This week Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski was joined by firefighters, law enforcement officers and other public safety employees to sign Senate Bill 400 into law, which reinstates fire fighters, police and corrections officers’ ability to negotiate for increased safety and staffing measures in their collective bargaining agreements. “Every day in Oregon, workers leave their homes and go to their jobs, putting themselves in harm’s way to serve their state and provide for their families,” Governor Ted Kulongoski said. “By signing this legislation today, labor and management will work together to ensure the safety of Oregon’s public workplaces by identifying and eliminating hazards, providing practical training and, most importantly, involving all employees in safe and healthy work practices.” Read more. If link has expired, check the website of the article's original news source. |
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