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Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, you have the right to:
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Get health and safety training from your employer
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Request information on OSHA standards and workers’ rights from your employer
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Request information from your employer on safety and health hazards in your workplace
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Request that your employer act to remedy any hazards, even if they are not violations of specific OSHA standards
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File a complaint with OSHA if you believe you are being discriminated against because you’ve exercised your safety and health rights
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Depending on the laws within your state, you may have the right to have ergonomic adjustments made to your work area
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'We’ve accomplished a lot. We have pressured IBM into withdrawing some of its pension changes, generated congressional hearings, and held seminars educating employees on their rights.'