Union members claims for asbestos exposure

processing claims for over 50 years

Also known as trade unions, labor unions are organizations whose purpose is to protect the rights of various occupational groups and improve their work conditions by collective bargaining over aspects such as wages, hours, and benefits. They have been around since the 20th century in the U.S. However, it was not until 1945 that members began fighting against asbestos use in the workplace, as occupational asbestos exposure was becoming a serious issue. Consequently, unions have been the backbone for numerous employees when it came to raising awareness of toxic agents present in the workplace, including asbestos. During the last century, unions were considered the leaders in the fight against asbestos use in occupational settings. Union members were the ones who exposed the truth about the major asbestos companies that had been striving to cover up the negative health impact of asbestos exposure. Today, union members can also file a claim with asbestos trust funds to recover the compensation they are entitled to.