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USW on Pride Month: It is Our Honor and Duty to Uplift Our LGBTQ+ Siblings

The USW Tony Mazzocchi Center stands with our union's statement on Pride Month.

Remembering Tony Mazzocchi

Please join us this month as we take a moment to reflect on the life and legacy of Tony Mazzocchi, who our organization is named after.

Regulations round-up for workers

Regulations are in place to protect the safety and health of workers. However, the vast amount of regulations across industries and states often makes it difficult to stay informed and updated.

TMC featured in NIEHS state profile – Northern New England

The USW Tony Mazzocchi Center is featured in a state profile by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.

OSHA warrantless inspections: Marshall v. Barlow's Inc.

Did you know that OSHA inspectors could be required to obtain a warrant before performing a workplace inspection?

Workers Memorial Day 2021

Join us on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 to commemorate Workers Memorial Day – in which we recognize those who lost their lives or were injured while working.

Virtual training opportunities

Here you will find a list of virtual training opportunities by the Tony Mazzocchi Center. You can select the course and register for a specific day and time.

Women's Rights: United Automobile Workers v. Johnson Controls

On March 20, 1991, the United States Supreme Court ruled that companies cannot discriminate against women by limiting their job opportunities because of potential reproductive hazards.

The right to refuse unsafe work: Whirlpool Corp. v. Marshall

In 1974 at a Whirlpool Corporation manufacturing plant, two workers refused to perform unsafe work, resulting in a legal case which ruled in their favor.

Tony Mazzocchi: Honoring the life of a labor leader, environmental activist and legacy

Whoever frames the debate wins the argument. I first heard Tony speak those words over 20 years ago. There was a group of us (there was always a group of us) standing around a kitchen counter in a Florida hotel suite listening to Tony’s words of wisdom.

#TMCtogether: A collection of solidarity poems

Milton Simmons is the Triangle of Prevention (TOP) representative at United Steelworkers (USW) Local Union 9-675, representing members at 3M in Guin, Ala. Simmons is also an active worker-trainer for the Tony Mazzocchi Center (TMC) with experience in TOP courses, Incident Investigation, Near-Miss Prevention and more. Simmons shared his solidarity poems with us in order to add to our #TMCtogether initiative, which aims to being us all together even though we are apart during the coronavirus pandemic. Thank you, Milt!