worker safety
Coverage of worker safety in the Nexus archive.
- Op-ed | Let the facts speak before the finger-pointing in NYC construction incidents
The article argues against assigning blame to New York City construction contractors for the Midtown column failure before the investigation concludes, emphasizing the need for factual analysis. It criticizes broad claims about industry practices and highlights the importance of worker safety measures and evidence-based accountability.
- A shoe factory fire that killed 28 highlights China’s persisting worker safety risks
A fire at Fujian Huiteng shoe factory in Jinjiang, Fujian province, killed 28 people and injured others, prompting arrests of factory owners and managers. The incident raised concerns over worker safety in China, where recent accidents include a 2026 fireworks plant explosion and a 2024 refrigeration facility fire. President Xi Jinping ordered a swift investigation and accountability for those responsible.
- A shoe factory fire that killed 28 highlights China’s persisting worker safety risks
A fire at a shoe factory in Fujian province, China, killed 28 people. Authorities are investigating the incident, which has raised renewed concerns about worker safety.
- A shoe factory fire that killed 28 highlights China's persisting worker safety risks
A fire at Fujian Huiteng shoe factory in Jinjiang, China, killed 28 people and injured others, prompting investigations into worker safety. The factory owner and managers were arrested, and the incident has reignited concerns about workplace hazards in China's manufacturing sector.