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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Wyoming's mining advocates see profit and peril under Trump

"For generations, the United Mine Workers of America has fought to protect the health and safety of coal miners and all working people," union president Cecil Roberts said in a statement announcing a lawsuit against the cuts in May.
Public health
fromkffhealthnews.org
2 weeks ago

Workplace mental health at risk as key federal agency faces cuts

In Connecticut, construction workers in the Local 478 union connect with a recovery coach after completing addiction treatment, receiving daily check-ins and support for a year.
Public health
fromsubscriber.politicopro.com
1 month ago

When Wildfire Smoke Arrived from Canada, Federal Safety Experts Were Gone

The workforce purge under President Trump raises concerns about the finalization of a critical report on wildfire smoke, threatening worker health protection for millions.
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Under pressure, HHS reinstates hundreds of occupational health workers

Deep cuts to NIOSH remain "I welcome the return of some NIOSH scientists, but this isn't the NIOSH that all American workers need," said Dr. Robert Harrison.
Public health
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US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Coal miners head to court over Trump cuts to black lung screening staff

The Trump administration's cuts to NIOSH threaten coal miners' health by halting essential screenings for black lung disease.
#workplace-safety
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Public health

Government layoffs threaten US firefighter cancer registry, mine research and mask lab

Staffing cuts at NIOSH threaten worker safety programs and have drawn criticism from multiple professions.
Public health
fromTruthout
2 months ago

NIOSH Upheld Workplace Safety for Millions in the US. Trump Is Dismembering It.

NIOSH, crucial for workplace safety monitoring, faces severe budget cuts threatening its existence.
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Trump cuts demolish agency focused on toxic chemicals and workplace hazards

The NIOSH is significantly weakened due to budget cuts, jeopardizing crucial workplace safety research.
Public health
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Government layoffs threaten US firefighter cancer registry, mine research and mask lab

Staffing cuts at NIOSH threaten worker safety programs and have drawn criticism from multiple professions.
more#workplace-safety
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

CBS News Got It Wrong' Says HHS in Refuting Mass Firing Report: No CDC Employee Was Terminated'

The Department of Health and Human Services refuted CBS News' claim of massive layoffs at NIOSH, clarifying that no employees were terminated.
The HHS emphasized the continuity of firefighter health programs amidst reported staffing cuts.
#firefighter-safety
Cancer
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Trump Slashed Team That Investigates Line-of-Duty Fire Deaths

Administration cuts threaten firefighter safety investigations, risking lives during suppression efforts.
NIOSH layoffs disrupt critical programs meant to prevent firefighter fatalities.
Cancer
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Trump Slashed Team That Investigates Line-of-Duty Fire Deaths

Administration cuts threaten firefighter safety investigations, risking lives during suppression efforts.
NIOSH layoffs disrupt critical programs meant to prevent firefighter fatalities.
more#firefighter-safety
NYC parents
fromWIRED
3 months ago

Thousands of Urine and Tissue Samples Are in Danger of Rotting After Staff Cuts at a CDC Laboratory

NIOSH laid off researchers studying critical health impacts related to toxic exposures faced by workers.
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