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BlueGreen Alliance Statement on Chemical Disaster Rule Court Decision

Aug 17, 2018

WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 17, 2018)—The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruled today that the Environmental Protection Agency acted outside the law in delaying implementation of the Chemical Disaster Rule.

Safe Chemicals, Safe Jobs

Proposed Changes to Nation’s Chemical Disaster Rule Fail to Protect Workers, Communities

May 17, 2018

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today proposed a rule to weaken the Chemical Disaster Rule, which put in place common-sense steps to improve safety at chemical facilities.

Safe Chemicals, Safe Jobs

Another Year of Preventable Chemical Disasters for America

Apr 05, 2018

Delay of the Chemical Disaster Rule Places Millions of American Families and Workers at Risk.

Clean Vehicles and Fuels

BlueGreen Alliance Comments to U.S. Department of Transportation’s Notification of Regulatory Review,

Dec 04, 2017

The BlueGreen Alliance submitted comments in strong support of critical U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) standards that protect the safety of workers, communities, and the public; enhance efficiency and energy security; cut pollution; and drive innovation and job creation.

Safe Chemicals, Safe Jobs

After Five-Year Effort, California Adopts the Nation’s Strongest Refinery Safety Regulations

May 18, 2017

A state board unanimously approved new refinery safety rules in California that will make a real difference for tens of thousands of California workers and residents.

Climate Change & the Clean Economy

Why Union Members Support the March for Climate, Jobs, and Justice

Apr 26, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 26, 2017) – Union members from around the country will be taking part in the March for Climate, Jobs, and Justice in Washington, D.C. on President Trump’s 100th day in office, April 29, and in solidarity marches and events in other towns and cities.Ahead of the events, labor leaders spoke out on why…

Safe Chemicals, Safe Jobs

Regulatory Accountability Act Latest in Barrage of Congressional Attacks Worker Safety, Environmental Protections

Apr 26, 2017

The Regulatory Accountability Act was introduced today in the U.S. Senate and BlueGreen Alliance Executive Director released a statement urging Senators to focus on creating quality jobs for American workers instead of more attacks on worker and environmental protections.

Safe Chemicals, Safe Jobs

EPA Stay of Rule Endangers Workers, First Responders and Communities

Mar 14, 2017

Leaders from the BlueGreen Alliance react to a 90-day stay of safety rules designed to protect workers, first responders and residents around industrial facilities from fires, chemical releases, explosions, and other disasters.

Good Jobs

House Takes Action to Erode Bedrock Worker, Environmental Protections

Jan 05, 2017

The BlueGreen Alliance’s Executive Director Kim Glas responded to the U.S. House passing the REINS Act, a bill that will erode bedrock worker and environmental safeguards.

Good Jobs

House Votes to Undermine Critical Worker, Environmental Protections

Jan 04, 2017

BlueGreen Alliance Executive Director Kim Glas weighs in on the vote today in the U.S. House to pass the Midnight Rules Relief Act, which would undermine critical worker and environmental protections.

Climate Change & the Clean Economy

Climate Change Has Dramatic Impact on Worker Health, Safety

Apr 28, 2016

The BlueGreen Alliance’s Kim Glas reacts to a new report from the United Nations Development Programme that showed the dangers climate change poses to workers

Safe Chemicals, Safe Jobs

BlueGreen Alliance Lauds Release of Silica Rule

Mar 24, 2016

The BlueGreen Alliance lauded today’s announcement of a finalized silica rule to improve protections for workers exposed to silica dust.

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BlueGreen Alliance Statement on Chemical Disaster Rule Court Decision

Proposed Changes to Nation’s Chemical Disaster Rule Fail to Protect Workers, Communities

Another Year of Preventable Chemical Disasters for America

BlueGreen Alliance Comments to U.S. Department of Transportation’s Notification of Regulatory Review,

After Five-Year Effort, California Adopts the Nation’s Strongest Refinery Safety Regulations

Why Union Members Support the March for Climate, Jobs, and Justice

Regulatory Accountability Act Latest in Barrage of Congressional Attacks Worker Safety, Environmental Protections

EPA Stay of Rule Endangers Workers, First Responders and Communities

House Takes Action to Erode Bedrock Worker, Environmental Protections

House Votes to Undermine Critical Worker, Environmental Protections

Climate Change Has Dramatic Impact on Worker Health, Safety

BlueGreen Alliance Lauds Release of Silica Rule