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Conference Call - Conducted Monday, September 24, 2007 from 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.

In October, 2006, Marvin Benson, a member of CWA Local 2100 employed as a lineman by Verizon, was electrocuted while installing aerial FIOS cable within close proximity to a power line. While holding the cable lead, he threw the lead through the branches of a tree (which was obstructing the work). Unfortunately, the lead fell on the 7600 volt power line transferring the electrical energy to Marvin- causing his death.

In Memoriam - CWA Member Workplace Fatalities 2002-2007

On May 5th, 2007, Phillip Hodges, a member of CWA Local 4100 and a Construction and Special Services (CSS) Technician employed by at&t, suffered fatal injuries when he fell from a ladder while performing work on an outdoor residential telecommunications cable/strand. After hearing Brother Hodges fall to the ground, the customer contacted emergency medical services. In turn, Phillip was taken to Sinai-Grace Hospital in Detroit.

The 2007 CWA National Occupational Safety and Health Conference brought together some 175 safety and health activists from every District, as well as IUE-CWA, TNG-CWA, AFA-CWA, NABET-CWA, and the Public, Health Care, and Education Sectors.