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Health Hazard Evaluation Program
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January 14, 2010
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
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January 14, 2010
CWA District 6 Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Conference Call - Conducted on Thursday, December 3, 2009 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. (CST)
CWA: FCC Must Preserve an Open Internet While Promoting Investment, Quality Jobs
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Contact: Candice Johnson, CWA Communications, 202-434-1168, cjohnson@cwa-union.org
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CWA: Health Care Reform That Works for Everyone
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Contact: Candice Johnson, CWA Communications, cjohnson@cwa-union.org and 202-434-1168
Following is a statement by CWA President Larry Cohen on improvements made to the health care reform bill:
Thousands More Workers to Benefit from COBRA Subsidy Extension
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January 14, 2010
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.