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Chris Williamson

@cwilliamson46.bsky.social

Former Assistant Secretary of Labor MSHA @dol.gov; Husband; Father; Appalachian; Advocate for workers' rights, public servants, and safe and healthy workplaces

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On Workers Memorial Day, we remember all the workers--past and present--who have lost their lives and recommit ourselves to ensuring that workers' safety, health, and well-being is always the top priority in the workplace.

28.04.2025 12:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Michael Lewis makes the case for MSHA, the agency that keeps America's miners safe - and why government has to solve the problems nobody else will - on
@weeklyshowpodcast.bsky.social.

08.04.2025 23:06 β€” πŸ‘ 159    πŸ” 46    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 5
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In honor of the 15th UBB Mine Disaster Anniversary, @bobbyscott.house.gov and @kaine.senate.gov will introduce the Robert C. Byrd Mine Safety Protection Act.

This will improve mine safety and hold bad employers accountable so miners can safely return home to their families at the end of the day.

03.04.2025 18:10 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Pittsburgh-area mine safety specialist talks importance of federal workforce amid mass firings A man has saved hundreds of lives with his government work in western Pennsylvania.

"If we were doing things that you could make money doing, somebody would be doing it in the private sector already. We're here to prevent disasters," said Mark.

31.03.2025 21:28 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

β€œIt don't take a rocket scientist to figure out we're on a similar path, but on steroids right now,” former MSHA Assistant Secretary @main-joe.bsky.social Joe Main said.

27.03.2025 17:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'It's scary times' mine safety experts warn Trump cuts put workers at risk President Donald Trump signed an executive order last week to boost mineral production β€œto the maximum possible extent” as whistleblowers warn federal budget cuts are severely weakening the agency mea...

Very timely and terrifying with the 15th Anniversary of the Upper Big Branch Mine Disaster approaching.

27.03.2025 17:04 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

"The lives of people are more important than money, especially my family."

20.03.2025 01:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Dr. Christopher Mark is a national treasure!! So grateful that he's willing to share his story. If you want miners to be safe and healthy, then they need a strong MSHA and dedicated public servants looking out for them every day.

16.02.2025 16:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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