Established in 1941, the primary goal of the Defense Base Act was to cover workers on military bases outside the United States. The act was amended to include public works contracts with the government for the building of non-military projects such as dams, schools, harbors, and roads abroad. A … [Read more...]
Contractor Casualties in Afghanistan and Iraq
The number of casualties that result from working as security and private contractors in war zones often do not get the attention that they deserve. We often don't hear anything in the news about their death and serious injury, which is unfortunate as they make are making sacrifices for the safety … [Read more...]