An important part of the work of WRB Dallas has been to support workers on strike for safe working conditions at Great Western Erectors. A
2008 Whitepaper discusses their concerns and the coalitions that support their struggle. Here's an excerpt:
Great Western Erectors based in Dallas, Texas is one of the largest rebar and concrete reinforcing contractors in the nation. Great Western employs some 300 workers at a time--with operations primarily in Phoenix, Arizona; Denver, Colorado; and Dallas, Texas...
In May 2005, workers went on strike because of the company's refusal to provide adequate drinking water on all jobsites for the employees. Since then, Great Western workers are still on strike over the mistreatment, disregard and indifference the company shows its workers...
Among the workers' other concerns are the generally poor working conditions and the lack of vacations and affordable family health insurance. Additionally, wokers are often forced to work through breaks and lunch periods by managers who are regularly abusive and disrespectful...
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An important part of the work of WRB Dallas has been to support workers on strike for safe working conditions at Great Western Erectors. A 2008 Whitepaper discusses their concerns and the coalitions that support their struggle. Here's an excerpt:
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