President Donald Trump’s administration is rolling back worker safety protections affecting underground mine safety inspections, offshore oil rigs and line speeds in meat processing plants, among others. To Trump, these rules are often a hindrance in boosting employment, especially in traditional industries like manufacturing and coal mining. But some advocacy and union groups are protesting the move — and its timing. “This Labor Day, it’s clear where the administration’s interests lie,” said one worker health and safety advocate. [Politico]
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