[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 123 (Tuesday, September 10, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1547]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       TRIBUTE TO THE EMPLOYEES OF THE MIDAS INTERNATIONAL CORP.

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                        HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 10, 1996

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, today I pay tribute to an outstanding 
group of workers in my district who were recently recognized for their 
commitment to quality and safety in the workplace--the 231 employees at 
the Midas International Corp. facility in Bedford Park, IL.
  The facility was recently selected by the Occupational Safety and 
Health Administration [OSHA] for participation in the Voluntary 
Protections Programs [VPP] as a Merit site. The VPP program recognizes 
worksites for achieving excellence in their safety and health programs 
through cooperation among labor, management, and the Government. The 
Merit is often a stepping stone to the Star Program, the highest level 
of participation in the VPP.
  The Midas Bedford Park, which manufactures motor vehicle parts and 
accessories, is the second site in my district to achieve the honor of 
VPP approval. The OSHA review team commended Midas for its strong 
commitment to safety and health at the facility. The Midas workers are 
represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 781.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the workers and management of the Midas 
Bedford Park facility on this great achievement and wish them continued 
success in maintaining health and safety at their workplace.

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