Mesothelioma and Asbestos

Members of the Laborers’ International Union of North America Local 78 are mad that the Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, Recent Jersey chose a non-union contractor to perform an asbestos abatement project, as well as they are protesting in a very graphic manner. They possess placed a coffin outside the hospital as well as take a giant inflatable rat to make their point. Union members are handing out flyers with the word “Danger” highlighted at the top. The flyers outline the dangers of improper asbestos handling as well as claim that the hospital chose the cheapest labor over more qualified union labor. Asbestos is a toxic substance that, incase not properly handled, can cause mesothelioma as well as other humorless illnesses.

A spokesperson for the hospital says that the hospital took bids only from qualified, licensed companies as well as then accepted the lowest bid. They as well as hired an independent asbestos testing company to monitor the air levels during the tiny project, which ended before the protest began.

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