March 3, 2007

Latinos' job injuries are often crippling




Latinos' job injuries are often crippling


"We hear horror stories all the time," said Jimmy Gibbs, director of special projects for the Southeastern Carpenters Regional Council Local 225, which represents 1,500 workers, roughly 20 percent of whom are Latino. Gibbs said injuries are down among his union's members, primarily because of bilingual training. But that may not always be the case industrywide.

Demolition Work To Begin Next Week On Atlantic Yards Project




Demolition Work To Begin Next Week On Atlantic Yards Project


The job will begin with the removal of hazardous substances like asbestos, which is expected to take two to three weeks.