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CWA Member William Britt Hunt, 39, of Summerville, GA was killed when he became entangled in the wire he was rolling. Dave LeGrande, Director of the CWA Safety and Health Department said of the tragedy, "This is a truly tragic event, The Union's Safety and Health Department sends condolences to the family, friends, and co-workers of William Hunt. CWA will conduct an investigation of this tragedy and present its findings and recommendations to AT&T as well as Union leaders and members."

The Health Hazard Evaluation Program (HHE) Program is run by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). An HHE is an evaluation of possible health hazards at a workplace. Employers, employees, or their union representatives can request an HHE from NIOSH if they have concerns about health hazards at work. NIOSH responds to HHE requests in writing, by phone discussions, or by visiting the workplace to evaluate whether a health hazard to employees caused by exposure to hazardous materials or conditions exist.

CWA District 6 Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Conference Call - Conducted on Thursday, December 3, 2009 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. (CST)

Laid-off workers will be able to keep their group health insurance from former employers at a subsidized rate under a new law signed by President Obama. Last year, the Obama administration's job stimulus program included a COBRA subsidy of 65 percent of the health care premium costs for laid-off workers for up to nine months. That program was set to expire Dec. 31, but has been extended and improved.