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Healthcare premiums automatically deducted from payroll and/or pension checks are pre-tax deductions, unless the participant requests the deductions be made post-tax.

Healthcare premiums automatically deducted from payroll and/or pension checks are pre-tax deductions, unless the participant requests the deductions be made post-tax.

Healthcare premiums automatically deducted from payroll and/or pension checks are pre-tax deductions, unless the participant requests the deductions be made post-tax.

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).