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Monday, Mar 09, 2009

Councilwoman Hahn Stands With Truck Drivers For Safer Working Conditions

Councilwoman Hahn joined with Harbor truck drivers on Monday to protest the firing of 4 local drivers who demanded safer working conditions.  The workers allege that they were fired after submitting complaints about working extended hours and being forced to drive freights that exceeded safe weight limits.

"To say I'm merely disappointed in this kind of alleged intimidation and exploitation would be an understatement," said the Councilwoman. "These drivers deserve better than to be laid off or fired for exercising their right to speak up."

Read the Daily Breeze article here.


Posted at 12:00 AM






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