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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.
Committee Report Suggests Ways to Build on CWA's Human Rights Programs
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January 14, 2010
CWA's Women's and Civil Rights and Equity programs are getting a fresh look from a committee of members and staff who have just issued 16 recommendations to build on CWA's long commitment to equity.
Union Members Aiding Earthquake Victims in Haiti
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January 14, 2010
The labor movement is rallying to support the people of Haiti whose lives, homes and communities have been devastated by a massive earthquake this week.
DOL/OSHA schedules conference on Latino worker safety and health
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January 13, 2010
WASHINGTON ? Following a Labor Day announcement from Secretary Hilda Solis, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration will convene a National Action Summit for Latino Worker Health and Safety, April 14-15 at the Hilton Americas Hotel in Houston. The conference is co-sponsored by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
CWA District 6 Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Conference Call
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January 13, 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)