NEWS Archives | Schwarz & Schwarz, P.C.

Know Your Rights: A Checklist for the First 24 Hours After a Workplace Injury

August 27, 2026August 27, 2026 by Cynthia Dumont

Getting hurt on the job happens fast — a slip on a wet ramp, a pipe that kicks back, a load that shifts wrong, a hand caught where it shouldn’t be. One moment you’re doing your job, and the next you’re hurt, hurting, and trying to figure out what happens now. Whether you’re a ramp … Read more

Summer Construction Safety: The Hazards, the Numbers, and What They Mean for You

October 7, 2026July 9, 2026 by Cynthia Dumont

In 2024, 1,032 construction and extraction workers died on the job. You already know summer changes the job. The heat sits on you by nine in the morning. The pace doesn’t slow down for it. Equipment runs longer, crews rush to beat weather, and everyone is a little more tired by three in the afternoon … Read more

Built on Hard Work, Broken by Hazard: Injuries in the Shipbuilding Industry

October 22, 2026June 9, 2026 by Roger Baker

Posted by Schwarz & Schwarz, PC | Serving IAM Members and Injured Workers America’s shipbuilding industry is one of the most physically demanding sectors in the entire economy. The men and women who build naval destroyers, nuclear submarines, oil tankers, and cargo vessels do work that most people never see — and face injury risks … Read more

Forklift Injuries, Worker Rights, and What Unions Know That Management Often Ignores

May 29, 2026 by Roger Baker

Tom Marshall, IAM Air Transport Territory Organizer speaks on Schwarz & Schwarz

October 15, 2026June 13, 2025 by Ashlee Hollis

Schwarz & Schwarz shows up when it matters most. For over 60 years, we’ve represented union workers and their families. We fight for your safety and rights.
“It’s always been a success working with Danny. Any time someone I know gets hurt — on the job or off — I send them his way, because I know they’ll be in good hands.
Not long ago, my niece was in a car accident. The first thing I did was call Danny. He picked up on the first ring — just like always. And I knew right away: she was going to be taken care of.
I just want to say thank you to Danny for everything he does. The workplace is a safer place because of him.”
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No One Understands Airport Ramp Accidents Like Schwarz & Schwarz

February 6, 2026September 12, 2023 by Amy Schwarz

What you need to know: OSHA: MORE AIRPORT WORKERS SUFFERING INJURIES ON TARMAC WATCH VIDEO HERE

U.S. Department of Transportation issued the largest fine ever on American Airlines

February 6, 2026August 30, 2023 by Frank Neill

Breaking News: IAMAW 141 shared the news about a record-breaking fine handed down to American Airlines. Hoping this leads to better resources and working conditions for those on the ramp. Read the Full Story Here

AN INSIDE LOOK AT WHAT IAM LEADERSHIP IS DOING FOR THE FUTURE OF THE UNION

February 6, 2026August 24, 2023 by Amy Schwarz

Schwarz & Schwarz was honored to be included in the powerful work being done by the IAM to grow the union and develop the next generation of leaders. IAM’s Committee on the Future has held meetings over the last several months, listening to as many members in different sectors of the union as possible, gathering … Read more

Airport Workers’ Safety In the News: Wall Street Journal Recognizes Dangers on the Ramp

February 6, 2026August 16, 2023 by Frank Neill

At Schwarz & Schwarz the safety of airport workers is front and center in what we do each and every day. The Wall Street Journal recognizes these dangers in their most recent article, “More Workers Are Getting Hurt on the Tarmac.” Subscribers can read the full article here. For those that don’t have access, we’ll … Read more

RAMP WORKERS IN DANGER: Combustible Liquids, Fuel Spills and Chemical Exposures

February 6, 2026July 26, 2023 by Roger Baker

Those in the airline industry, particularly those that work on the ramp, are certainly familiar with fuel trucks and fuel farms and their role in the filling and refilling of baggage tugs. In case you’re not, these contractors and facilities are essential to helping thousands of flights get off the ground every day. So while … Read more