Whistleblowers say Elon Musk’s Boring Co. putting workers’ lives at risk

OSHA fined the Texas billionaire’s tunneling company for safety violations in Nevada, but the agency’s regulators in the Lone Star State never opened a case into the business, the Express-News reports.

by Sanford Nowlin April 8, 2024February 13, 2025

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U.S. Rep. Greg Casar stages ‘thirst strike’ to advocate for federally mandated water breaks in extreme heat

There are no federal or state requirements that people who work outside receive paid water breaks. Casar, an Austin Democrat, wants to change that.

by Olivia Alafriz, The Texas Tribune July 25, 2023December 17, 2024

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Texas Republicans push bills that would strip cities of ability to pass worker-protection ordinances

Labor groups argue that the proposals would hurt Texas workers, who enjoy few protections under state law.

by Sanford Nowlin March 17, 2023May 3, 2024

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Gov. Greg Abbott’s Gamble on Opening the Texas Economy Has High Stakes for Workers Across the State

Sanford NowlinMay 6, 2020August 17, 2023