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The 2009 CWA Occupational Safety and Health Conference will be held on Saturday, October 3 through Monday, October 5, 2009, at the Holiday Inn On-the-Bay, San Diego, California. This year's conference will feature a number of important topics for the union's leaders and safety and health activists. We will highlight a number of positive occupational and environmental safety and health changes initiated by the Obama Administration.

CWA District 3 Occupational Safety and Health Conference Call - Conducted Thursday, August 27, 2009 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. (EST); 12:00-2:00 p.m. (CDT)

Last week, Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of the U.S. Health and Human Services agency, announced the selection of John Howard as the Director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the coordinator for the World Trade Center Health Programs. An ardent proponent of worker and public health, Dr. Howard previously served as NIOSH Director from 2002- 2008. (However, as a result of his pro-worker/pro-public health philosophy and activity, the Bush Administration refused to renew his appointment).

Check out the latest newsletter from the New Jersey Work Environment Council. The New Jersey Work Environment Council (WEC) is an alliance of labor, community, and environmental organizations working together for safe, secure jobs, and a healthy, sustainable environment.

USW and CWA officers, staff and members have identified occupational and environmental safety and health as an important element within the ongoing work of both unions. As an initial step toward achieving common goals and visions, USW and CWA and their respective safety and health departments have pledged to work together to develop and deliver training and education as well as resolve workplace and environmental hazards.