The crowd's apathy made Joe P. long for the days when flinging bodily fluids was considered an act of patriotism. Now monkeys at the zoo have more rights than we do. The cops also raided an alleged tagger's Southeast Portland apartment and carted off spray cans, photos and a sketchbook. On April 28 workers across the nation will honor those who lost their lives on the clock. Although Workers Memorial Day traditionally commemorates workplace deaths, in Oregon that focus is rapidly widening to include those who have been hurt on the job, as well.
Advocacy groups representing injured workers are a relatively new phenomenon.
Though the reforms led to dramatic savings for employers, workers say the system treats them unfairly. His employer's insurance company said his knee trouble was the result of an injury 10 years before and refused to compensate him. Washington was furious. Other groups include the Injured Workers Alliance and Together Injured Employees Succeed. They have been very effective.