Thursday, November 26, 2009

Can't Take No More: OSHA movie almost destroyed by Ronald Regan

Our little review of union history would not be complete without mentioning the following film.

Can't Take No More 26:57 -

A quick paced history of occupational health and safety in the U.S. from the Industrial Revolution to the 1970s. Produced and distributed by OSHA in 1980. Then in 1981, the Reagan Administration’s OSHA recalled and destroyed most copies. Organizations receiving OSHA training grants were threaten with a loss of funding if they showed this film to workers. It is narrated by Studs Terkel. Rare archival footage and photos touch on some of the major issues responsible for dramatic tragedies as well as on the day-to-day dangers that cause long-term health problems.
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Most union folks never heard about this one and below you can watch.


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