Barstow, David,

Dangerous Business: A Secretive Dynasty--Family's Profits, Wrung.... David Barstow and Lowell Bergman. - New York Times, 2003. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Article 42, Business, 1522-3191; .

Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Originally Published: Dangerous Business: A Secretive Dynasty--Family's Profits, Wrung..., Jan. 9, 2003; pp. A1+.

"In their hometown, the McWanes are known for quiet generosity. The family pledged $10 million to the science museum, the McWane Center. They have given millions more to Alabama's major cultural institutions, including the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. College students compete for McWane scholarships....The untold story of how a reclusive family ascended into the ranks of the nation's wealthiest industrial dynasties is an oft-painful one, written in the blood and tears of the very blue-collar workers celebrated by the Vulcan statue. (NEW YORK TIMES) This article discusses the McWane family dynasty in the foundry industry and the continuing workplace dangers at their factories.

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McWane Inc.


Business enterprises--Environmental aspects
Corporations--Corrupt practices
Family-owned business enterprises
Foundries
Foundry workers
Hazardous occupations
Industrial accidents
Industrial safety


Alabama

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