The film Deepwater Horizon chronicles the stories of the heroic men and women aboard the oil rig that exploded on April 20, 2010, and caused one of the biggest man-made disasters in history.
The skills and courage exhibited by those individuals are reflected in workers all around the country who build, light, and power our lives. They are our country's unsung heroes. It's time for us to support them.
They are oil rig workers, building tradesmen and women electricians, mechanics & repairers, metalworkers, longshoremen, plumbers, carpenters, mine operatives and laborers, mechanics, fishermen and women, firefighters
Hear their stories…
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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS & KEEP YOURSELF SAFE
Ensure safe and healthful workplaces: understand your rights and how to speak up if problems arise in the workplace.
UNITE WITH OTHER WORKERS IN YOUR AREA
Ensure you have the power, resources, training, and technical assistance you need to be successful in the workplace
JOIN THE WORKFORCE
Find resources for training and apprenticeships
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WORK FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
Green jobs can support workers financially and ensure we are good stewards of both our economy and environment