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University of California Employment Practices Theaten Quality Research, Study Finds
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Turnover among researchers at the University of California campuses has reached crisis proportions, with a completely new research team required to work on key medical and scientific projects every three years, on average.
OSHA Investigation Underway at Helena Labs
News
March 1, 1999
Exposure to hepatitis and the HIV virus. Constant skin irritation from contact with blood products and acids. Dangerous levels of mercury in the air. Blood wastes dumped into the public sewage system.
Reaping the Benefits of Cardcheck at Bell Atlantic
News
March 1, 1999
Nearly 300 workers at Bell Atlantic Directory Graphics in Valley Forge, Pa. will become CWA members under a major organizing campaign conducted under the cardcheck and neutrality rules the union negotiated in its 1998 Bell Atlantic contract.
Organizing Roundup
News
March 1, 1999
Organizing victories:
TNG-CWA Canada Director Arnold Amber reported that The Newspaper Guild has been certified as bargaining representative for 48 editorial employees at the Leader-Post in Regina, Saskatchewan.
CWA Model Puts ‘T’ in Victory At Baker Victory Services
News
March 1, 1999
Work rules changing at a whim, no recognition for advanced degrees, inconsistency on pay for "snow days" — just a few of the "respect issues" that led one worker at Baker Victory Services-Early Childhood Program to pick up the telephone.