Union-Backed OSHA Inspection Rule at White House for Last Review

A proposal to allow union representatives and other non-employees to accompany OSHA inspectors during checks for workplace safety violations is at the White House for what is likely its last review before the final rule is issued.

The US Occupuational Safety and Health Administration’s proposed rule (RIN:1218-AD45) has drawn criticism and praise, with employer advocates saying it would encourage “political mischief” and union supporters stressing that the proposal would ensure “a basic right” of workers.

A prime concern for employers is that workers at non-union job sites would select a union official as their inspection representative, potentially leading ...