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USA Today: Fatal Chemical Accidents Expose Weak Federal Laws
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February 9, 2014
Highlighting the tragic story involving the on-the-job death of Ray Gonzalez, father-in-law of Randy Rodriguez (a Local 6222 steward and safety and health chair as well as one of our CWA safety and health grant trainers) the featured USA Today article emphasizes the need for a comprehensive chemical safety and security law.
Working with/Exposure to Asbestos-Containing Materials
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February 9, 2014
CWA members employed as telecommunications technicians work with/in close proximity to asbestos-containing products. Asbestos exposure may lead to several serious and life-threatening diseases.
Lead Kills: Settlement Agreement, Background Information and More
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February 9, 2014
The Tony Mazzocchi Center, a joint project of CWA and USW, featured this piece by CWA's Health and Safety Director Dave LeGrande on the lead settlement in District 7.
Frontier West Virginia (formerly Verizon) Bargaining Report #57
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February 7, 2014
The Union and the Company met today.
Frontier West Virginia (formerly Verizon) Bargaining Report #56
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February 7, 2014
The Union and the Company Bargaining Chairs met informally today along with District 2-13