'Doomed' Underride Committee Faces Criticism as Southeastern Cargo Theft Ring is Busted
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Recent developments in the trucking industry include the passing of bills to protect small businesses from excessive regulations and address worker misclassification. Cargo theft has also increased, highlighting the need for enhanced security measures. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is advocating for truckers' rights and gathering feedback on leasing practices. Retail groups are applauding the passage of the Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act to increase transparency in ocean shipping. The National Direct Shipping Bill of Rights aims to update regulations for direct shipping. OOIDA has raised concerns about underride guards, while a Southeastern cargo theft ring has been busted. #trucking #legislation #security #shipping #advocacy #cargotheft...
#newstr #Ooida #UnderrideGuards #Nhtsa #CargoTheft #PrisonSentence
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Warehouse Worker Safety Act Aims to Protect Workers from Unsafe Conditions
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The Warehouse Worker Safety Act, introduced by Senators Ed Markey and Tina Smith, aims to protect warehouse workers from unsafe conditions by regulating quota practices. The bill would require companies to disclose quotas, ban those that rely on excessive surveillance, and hold companies accountable for non-compliance. However, the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors opposes the bill, citing concerns about productivity. Amazon is reviewing the legislation but claims to already implement many of its requirements. #WorkerSafety #WarehouseWorkers #Legislation...
#newstr #WarehouseWorkerSafetyAct #WarehouseSafety #Amazon #UsCompanies #QuotaPractices #KeithWilliams #NationalAssociationOfWholesalerdistributors
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New Warehouse Worker Safety Act Aims to Protect Workers from Unsafe Conditions
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The Warehouse Worker Safety Act, introduced by Sens. Ed Markey and Tina Smith, aims to protect warehouse workers from unsafe conditions by banning quotas that violate health and safety laws. The bill has bipartisan support and would require companies to inform employees of quotas and face penalties for non-compliance. The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors opposes the bill, while Amazon claims to already implement many of its requirements. #WorkerSafety #WarehouseWorkers #Legislation...
#newstr #WarehouseWorkerProtectionAct #WarehouseWorkers #UnsafeConditions #Quotas #DepartmentOfLabor #Amazon
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Warehouse Worker Protection Act to be Introduced in the U.S. Senate
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The Warehouse Worker Protection Act will be introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senators Ed Markey and Tina Smith. The bill aims to require large companies to disclose quotas to workers and prevent quotas that threaten worker health. It has bipartisan support and similar legislation has been passed in several states. #WorkerProtection #QuotaRegulation #BipartisanSupport...
#newstr #WarehouseWorkerSafety #Bill #QuotaPractices #DepartmentOfLabor #Amazon #InjuryRate #BipartisanSupport
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