The Southern Highland Reader

STATEWIDE–Workplace deaths rose a whopping 31% in North Carolina during 2008, this despite the continuing decline in the number of traditionally-dangerous blue-collar jobs.

The Charlotte Observer calls out Labor Commissioner Cherie Berry.

A quote:

Rather than ensuring that her department is tough in enforcing workplace safety laws, Berry has bragged that she considers employers to be “partners.” She says her department does more to improve safety by cooperating with businesses than by levying stiff fines.

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