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Western NY Council on Occupational Safety and Health Non-profit based in Buffalo, NY Protecting workers from dangerous/hazardous conditions and helping to uphold their rights since 1979

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Clean Air Coalition of WNY @cacwny.org · 28/04/2026
Today is Workers' Memorial Day. Our friends in labor will hold a memorial at the Worker's Memorial tonight at 6pm at Chestnut Ridge Park, 6121 Chestnut Ridge Road, Orchard Park, NY. @wnycosh.bsky.social will also be livestreaming the event at facebook.com/wnycosh
Flyer for Workers Memorial Day. Text reads "WORKERS MEMORIAL DAY, REMEMBERING AND HONORING LIVES LOST AT WORK, Join the Buffalo Central Labor Council, the Western New York Area Labor Federation, AFL-CIO and WNYCOSH on April 28, 2026 at 6pm at Chestnut Ridge Park, 6121 Chestnut Ridge Road, Orchard Park, NY 14127, This event will also be livestreamed on facebook.com/wnycosh, for more information contact Grace Bogdanove, grace.bogdonave@1199.org
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WNYCOSH @wnycosh.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Happening this Thursday! Free Legal Advice Clinic from 4:30 to 6:30. Everyone is welcome.
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WNYCOSH @wnycosh.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Happening today at 5:30!!
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WNYCOSH @wnycosh.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Our interview with labor organizer Luke Sills explores the realities of organizing and standing up for workers’ rights. You can watch this and other interviews on our YouTube channel. youtu.be/pdE8FlkYb3k?... #workersRights #unionrights #buffalony #hyattworkersUnited
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Interview with Luke Sills, Labor Organizer!
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WNYCOSH @wnycosh.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
We is now accepting nominations for the Roger Cook Badass Award 2026. This award honors worker advocates who take action, defend others, and show strong leadership in advancing workers’ rights and safety. Nominate someone online or scan the QR code.
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WNYCOSH @wnycosh.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
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WNYCOSH @wnycosh.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
WNYCOSH is Celebrating 50 years of Black History Month by honoring the ongoing fight for social justice, equity, and dignity. #blackhistorymonth #wnycosh
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WNYCOSH @wnycosh.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Ramadan is a time of reflection, compassion, and community. Workers observing Ramadan may be fasting while continuing their jobs. Safe conditions, fair breaks, and respect matter. #ramadan #workersRights #muslinworkers
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WNYCOSH @wnycosh.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Our FREE Legal Advice Clinic is happening this Thursday!! Please check out the flyer for more information.
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WNYCOSH @wnycosh.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
HAPPENING AT TRI-MAIN CENTER! TRI-MINGLE BUILD & CONNECT WITH OUR FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS IN THE BUILDING EVERYONE IS INVITED! HOSTED BY WNYCOSH • TOMORROW AT 9:00 AM SUITE 438 • COFFEE & DONUTS PROVIDED Wednesday, 02/11 #trimingle #trimaincenter #trimaincenterbuffalo
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WNYCOSH @wnycosh.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Anyone can save a life. You are the first responder until help arrives. Video source: American Heart Association #AmericanHeartMonth #cpr #wnyworkerscenter
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WNYCOSH @wnycosh.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Safety at Work Starts With Respect. Workplace violence is preventable. Everyone deserves a safe, respectful work environment free from threats, harassment, and harm. Prevent violence, protect workers, and speak up for safety and dignity at work. #WorkplaceViolencePrevention #SafeWorkplaces
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WNYCOSH @wnycosh.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
#knowYourRights at Work and Stay Protected! #conozcasusderechos laborales y protéjase! #wnycosh #workerSafety
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WNYCOSH @wnycosh.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Due to weather concerns, today’s West Side Free Legal Advice Clinic is canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Please stay safe.
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WNYCOSH @wnycosh.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Cold Stress Warning Signs to watch for: • Shivering that won’t stop • Slurred speech • Confusion or memory loss • Clumsy movements • Skin that turns pale or blue Do not ignore the symptoms. Step into a warm area, replace wet clothing, and get help if symptoms worsen.
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WNYCOSH @wnycosh.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Keep all your 2024 pay stubs and any records of tips or cash work Employees get a W-2. Independent contractors get a 1099-NEC Tell your employer if you moved so your forms arrive on time Make sure it is still valid if you use one to file taxes Employers must send W-2s and 1099s by January 31
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WNYCOSH @wnycosh.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
Welcome to the New Year, Workers! Let’s start 2026 strong as we continue advocating for workers’ rights, health, and safety. A quick reminder: Western NY’s minimum wage increases to $16.00/hr on January 1, 2026. Here’s to a year of empowerment and progress! #NewYearNewRights #WorkerCenter
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WNYCOSH @wnycosh.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Our last clinic of 2025 will take place this Thursday, December 18th, 2025 on the West Side!! 4:30-6:30pm Our Lady of Hope Church, 246 Lafayette Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213 The picture has dates for the first 3 months in 2026! Please share because you never know who you can help!
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WNYCOSH @wnycosh.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Stay safe while shoveling snow❄️ #SnowShovelingSafety #wnycosh #workerSafety
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WNYCOSH @wnycosh.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
3rd of December, we celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. It’s about raising awareness of the rights and needs of persons with disabilities, looking at their well-being and the challenges they face. Source: youtu.be/nwGYiDVGn1Q?... #disability #inclusion #wnycosh
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WNYCOSH @wnycosh.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
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WNYCOSH @wnycosh.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
Every worker deserves a safe workplace, proper protective gear, and the right to speak up about unsafe conditions without fear. This month, let’s raise awareness, support those affected, and remind everyone: protecting workers’ lungs is protecting workers’ lives.
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WNYCOSH @wnycosh.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Sneak peek of the Rodger Cook Awards, honoring the best this Friday at Working Lens opening night! At El Museo on Allen 🖼️
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WNYCOSH @wnycosh.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Happy Veterans Day!! Thank you for all your service🇺🇸🦅
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WNYCOSH @wnycosh.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
NOVIEMBRE ES EL MES DE PREPARACION PARA TRABAJADORES AL AIRE EN WNYCOSH: Proteja a los trabajadores del estrés por frío y de peligros como el hielo y la nieve mediante una combinación de controles de ingenieria, prácticas de trabajo seguras y equipos de protección personal (EPP)
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WNYCOSH @wnycosh.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Our November online campaign: November is OUTDOOR WORKERS WINTER PREPAREDNESS MONTH at WNYCOSH: Protect workers from cold stress and hazards like ice and snow through a combination of engineering controls, safe work practices, and proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
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WNYCOSH @wnycosh.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
Domestic Violence Awareness Month may be ending, but the critical work of supporting survivors must continue in our offices and workplaces year-round. Domestic violence is not just a personal issue; it is a profound workplace issue!
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WNYCOSH @wnycosh.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month! The importance of regular check-ups and early detection in improving treatment outcomes and survival rates. Early detection through mammograms, self-exams, and clinical screenings can significantly increase the chances of successful treatment and recovery.
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WNYCOSH @wnycosh.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
Legal Advice Clinic, Thursday 09/25 Join us at Saint Stanislaus Church on Thursday, September 25th from 4:30-6:30 PM for FREE LEGAL ADVICE! Open to all, no appointment necessary. Location Details: Saint Stan’s Church Social Hall 389 Peckham St Buffalo, NY 14206 (corner of Fillmore Ave & Peckham St)
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WNYCOSH @wnycosh.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
When safety training isn’t available in your language, it puts everyone at risk. Workers who use sign language often face communication barriers on the job, especially in fast, moving, or hazardous environments. Everyone deserves a safe place to work, and to be heard. #SignLanguageDay #WorkersRights
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Center for Elder Law & Justice @elderjusticeny.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
🍂 Fall Into Action! 🍁 Our team is hitting the road this season to connect with YOU! Check out our outreach schedule and catch us at a location near you — we can’t wait to see your smiling faces. 😄 Scroll to see BOTH outreach schedules for this week, there’s a LOT going on in WNY!
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WNYCOSH @wnycosh.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
This National Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate the incredible contributions of Hispanic and Latino team members who help build a stronger, safer workplace every day. Safety and health are values we all share. By working together, we create an environment where todos prosperamos.
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Bruce Rolfsen @oshareporter.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
Extreme Heat Spurs New Laws Aimed at Protecting Workers Worldwide www.nytimes.com/2025/09/13/c...
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Extreme Heat Spurs New Laws Aimed at Protecting Workers Worldwide
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WNYCOSH @wnycosh.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
Join us this Thursday for our FREE Legal Advice Clinic. The clinic is held on the West Side at Our Lady of Hope, on the corner of Lafayette and Grant from 4:30pm to 6:30pm.
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WNYCOSH @wnycosh.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
Join us for the 2025 Opening of WNYCOSH’s WORKING LENS a Photo Exhibition by Union Workers November 14th 6:00pm-9:00pm El Museo 91 Allen Street Buffalo, NY 14202
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Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc. @nlsinc716.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
In addition to being regularly available across WNY for resources and questions, we'll also be at 2 really exiting events this week - Buffalo Stand Down for Veterans & Project Homeless Connect Buffalo. Head to nls.org/events for details! #JusticeBus #VeteransServices #Resources #HomelessConnect
Upcoming events calendar week of September 15-20th. Tuesday September 16: Daybreak Walk-In Session, 9-12, Heart Love and Soul, Niagara Falls; Know Your Rights Workshop, 5-6:30, Dudley Library, Buffalo; Open House 6-8, Lackawanna High School. Wednesday September 17: Buffalo Stand Down for Veterans, 10-1, WNY Heroes, Buffalo. Friday, September 19: Project Homeless Connect, 10-4, Convention Center, Buffalo. Decorative images of fall flowers and the Justice Bus.
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WNYCOSH @wnycosh.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
Know Your Rights: Temp Workers Edition 📌 Temporary workers have the right to: ✅ Be free from discrimination — from both the employment agency and the host employer. ✅ Receive the same safety training as permanent employees doing similar work. ✅ Be paid at least the minimum wage — no exceptions.
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Center for Elder Law & Justice @elderjusticeny.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
🚨 “Phantom Hacker” Scam Alert! Protect Yourself: ❌Don’t click unknown links ❌Don’t give remote access ❌Call your bank directly ✅Report: 1-800-771-7755 Full story: ag.ny.gov/press-releas...
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WNYCOSH @wnycosh.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
Let’s break the silence! Construction workers face higher rates of suicide than many other professions, but together, we can make a change. Construction Suicide Prevention Week (Sept 8-12) is here to shine a light on mental health struggles and encourage open conversations.
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WNYCOSH @wnycosh.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Halfway there! Our FREE 2025 WNYCOSH Working Lens photo class is halfway through! Join us Nov 14th at El Museo Gallery in downtown Buffalo to celebrate union workers’ and community members’ artistic talents. You’re invited! FREE ADMISSION!! Support local labor movement, art and creativity.
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WNYCOSH @wnycosh.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
On September 3, 1991, a fire broke out at the Imperial Food Products chicken processing plant in Hamlet, North Carolina. The blaze was caused by a leaking hydraulic line that sprayed flammable fluid near a fryer, igniting a fast-moving fire.
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Center for Elder Law & Justice @elderjusticeny.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Our traveling team of attorneys is hitting the road to provide free, one-on-one brief legal consultations for Seniors. ✔️ No appointment needed ✔️ Open to ALL – Clarence residency not required Stop by, ask your questions, and get trusted legal guidance right in your community!
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Jordan Barab @jbarab.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
How Workers Died Last Week: Confined space, heat, cement roller, falls, electrocutions, coal mining, crane collapse, shootings, vehicle incidents. On average, over 100 workers are killed every week in the United States due to traumatic injuries suffered at work. jordanbarab.com/confinedspac...
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Labor Day Weekly Toll: Dead on the Job - Confined Space
How Workers Died Last Week: Confined space, heat, cement roller, falls, electrocutions, coal mining, crane collapse, shootings, vehicle incidents. On average, over 100 workers are killed every week in...
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WNYCOSH @wnycosh.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
Our Workers’ Compensation Guidebook is an informational resource to help workers in New York understand their rights and the workers’ compensation system after a work-related injury or illness. Available for free in 16 languages: wnycosh.org/workercenter...
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Worker Justice Center of New York @wjcny.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
H-2A workers are experiencing the same labor abuses as other low-wage workers, but quitting their job means they'll be deported and unable to provide for their families.
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Jordan Barab @jbarab.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
For the 2nd week in a row, multiple workers are killed in a confined space. 3 workers were killed in a manhole in Trinity, Texas Wed. This comes a week after 6 dairy workers were killed in a manure pit in Col. Almost all of the dead in both incidents were rescuers jordanbarab.com/confinedspac...
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Three More Killed in Confined Space - Confined Space
For the second week in a row, multiple workers have been killed in a confined space incident. 3 workers died in a Texas manhole Wednesday.
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WNYCOSH @wnycosh.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
TODAY! Free Legal Advice Clinic on the East Side from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. All are welcome!
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WNYCOSH @wnycosh.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
Today marks Women’s Equality Day, highlighting the progress made + the work still needed for gender equality in the workplace. The numbers are stark: women earn approximately 80 cents for every dollar earned by men. By working together, we can build a more inclusive and equitable workplace for all.
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WNYCOSH @wnycosh.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
At the WNYCOSH Worker Center, we stand in solidarity with workers during Labor Week and every week, advocating for safe workplaces, fair treatment, and the protection of workers' rights.
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Mark Poloncarz @markpoloncarz.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
Connect Life has issued an emergency need for blood donations as a result of today's bus accident. Individuals are asked to call 716-529-4270 or visit ConnectLifeGiveBlood.org to schedule a blood donation appointment as soon as possible. www.connectlife.org/post/emergen...
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EMERGENCY NEED FOR BLOOD FOLLOWING I-90 ACCIDENT
ConnectLife is issuing an emergency appeal for blood donations following a major accident on Interstate 90, which has left multiple individuals critically injured.
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