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NABET-CWA Cameraman Struck, Killed by Car
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January 8, 2007
Gordon Davis of NABET-CWA Local 52031, a veteran cameraman on the overnight "hot-spot" beat for WJLA-TV 7 and its partner station, NewsChannel 8, was struck by a motorist while covering a fire in Upper Marlboro, Md., on Dec. 20. He was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital.
AFL-CIO and UFCW Sue Bush
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January 4, 2007
The AFL-CIO along with the UFCW, on January 3, 2007, have filed a joint lawsuit sueing the US Department of Labor and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for not issuing its rule on payment for Personnal Protective Equipment (PPE).
OSH Bulletin - October 2006 Working With and/or Near Electrical Hazards
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October 23, 2006
During the last several years, more and more CWA members employed in a variety of telecommunications craft/outside plant jobs have suffered work-related accidents, injuries, health problems, and fatalities because of exposure to/contact with electrical energy/power lines. CWA is committed to ensuring that represented employers provide our members with safe and healthful working conditions and are working towards the prevention of member accidents, injuries, illnesses, and fatalities.
classes for 2006-2007 will be announced.
CWA District 3 Occupational Safety and Health Retreat
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June 15, 2006
On June 15-17, 2006, District 3 and the Occupational Safety and Health Department conducted the District's Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Retreat.
CWA District 1 Occupational Safety and Health Retreat
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June 9, 2006
The CWA District 1 Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Retreat
was held June 9-10, 2006 in Albany, New York.