Oregon Topics: Workers/Labor
This mural depicting lumber mill workers was painted by Carl Morris in 1942 after he won a WPA Federal Arts Project mural competition in 1941. It was installed in the lobby of the Eugene Post Office in 1943. (Scenic photo No. lanD0005)
Safety and fairness are at the heart of this section. Over the decades government has played an expanding role in setting standards for workplace safety and health. Issues of fairness include discrimination and the rights of workers to organize. As these issues generate more laws, regulations, and court rulings, the level of complexity grows. This section includes links to more information about safety and fairness in the workplace as well as connections to worker training and job placement resources.
Revised 1/2011