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Occupational Stress and the Workplace

Occupational stress is one of the major health hazards of the modern workplace (in which CWA members are employed). It accounts for much of the physical … See more

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Carbon Monoxide and the Workplace

WebEach year, several thousand American workers are killed outright from carbon monoxide exposure, making the poisonous gas one of the most dangerous and widespread …

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State Workers in New Jersey Win Agreement to Defray Massive …

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Health and Safety Communications Workers of America

Web2024 Workers Memorial Day: Good Jobs Safe Jobs. Protect Our Rights. Each year, on Workers Memorial Day, we remember workers killed on the job in a work-related incident …

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New York State Launches Safe Patient Handling Program

WebHealth care workers in New York are celebrating the new Safe Patient Handling Act that was passed as part of the state's budget. It's a big win for CWA Locals 1168, 1133, 1126, 1122, 1115 and other health care union activists who have been engaged in this policy fight for years.

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Polyurethanes and Isocyanates and the Workplace

WebPolyurethanes are a creation of America's post World War II science and technology- a period when hundreds and thousands of so called "wonder chemicals" were invented. …

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Were you affected by 9/11

WebThe responder program provides free, yearly, medical monitoring, and treatment if needed, for 9/11-related physical health and mental health conditions covered by the program, as well as benefits counseling. You do not have to be sick to participate in the responder program and all of the program’s benefits are free and your insurance is not

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New Organizing Opportunity in Hospital Pact; Buffalo Nurses Win

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Indoor Air Quality and the Workplace

WebWorkplace temperatures should be maintained between 68 degrees- 75 degrees Fahrenheit and humidity levels between 30%- 60%. In addition, drafts caused by too much air …

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New Jersey Local Fighting to Save Hospital for Troubled Teens

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Retired Members Council Communications Workers of America

WebThe Retired Members' Council works to safeguard and enhance our retirement in many ways: We monitor company pension and health care policies. We track national …

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Right to Refuse Unsafe Work Communications Workers of America

WebOn February 26, 1980, the United States Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling which more clearly defined a worker's right to refuse work where an employee (s) has (have) …

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Standing Strong for Safe and Healthy Workplaces

WebFor CWA, workplace safety and health protection is a top priority. Making up CWA's Occupational Safety and Health program are safety and health coordinators from every district and more than 75 percent of locals have safety and health committees. Across CWA, there are more than 2,500 workplace safety and health activists who work …

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Computer Workplace Ergonomics

WebPhone: (202) 434-1100. Developed in 1979 and revised in 1988, 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2002, and 2004, 2009, 2013, and 2017. View all CWA Health & Safety Fact Sheets. …

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Organizing Update Communications Workers of America

WebOrganizing Update. November 16, 2023. University of Utah Health System. On Tuesday, frontline healthcare workers at the University of Utah Health System announced that …

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Long Fight for Medical Monitoring of 9/11 Workers Finally Moves …

WebAfter a nine-year battle that CWA helped lead, a bill to ensure medical monitoring and treatment of workers exposed to toxins at Ground Zero has passed the House Energy and Commerce Committee.

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NOKIA BARGAINING REPORT #34 Communications Workers of …

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Strong New Workplace Violence Language At Kaleida Healthcare

WebHealth care workers in New York State's Kaleida network of hospitals and health care centers won a new workplace violence committee and a first-time commitment from Kaleida management to address the issue as part of contract negotiations last year.

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Eight Million People Now Being Treated for HIV

WebVoice of America Barbara Klein and Mario Ritter report on the nineteenth International AIDS Conference and some of the latest developments in the fight against AIDS and HIV.

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NOKIA BARGAINING REPORT #30 Communications Workers of …

WebThe Bargaining Team and the Company met today. In yet another bizarre turn of events the Company, who for months has been saying they need to go to the 3P model due to cost …

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