AFL-CIO's Trumka Hopes to Get Safety Standard Adopted in Next Congress Package

The transcript discusses Amazon's inadequate safety measures for workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting issues like lack of PPE and retaliation against employees raising safety concerns. It emphasizes the need for OSHA to adopt emergency standards to protect workers and the economic implications of unsafe work environments. The conversation also covers the role of state and local governments in maintaining essential services amid financial constraints and the alarming unemployment rates, suggesting that public pressure and legislative action are crucial for improvement.

What role does OSHA play in protecting workers, and how has its effectiveness been perceived?

Discuss the potential consequences of state and local government layoffs on public safety.

What is the estimated real unemployment rate in the United States as discussed?