OSHA Dismisses Majority of Whistleblower Cases

From airlines to pipelines, they’re workers on the front lines who speak up when systems break down. The government built a safety net for employees who get fired for raising red flags about safety issues or illegal activities. It’s called the Whistleblower Protection Program and it’s run by OSHA. But agency data shows the government is leaving whistleblowers high and dry. Investigative Reporter Vicky Nguyen reports in a story that aired on October 12, 2015.