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Trump Moves To Strip Union Rights Of NIOSH Workers

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) wants to end collective bargaining agreements (CBA) for its employees at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

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Court Ruling Favors 2 Coal Miners Who Sued Over Trump Cuts

A federal judge has issued another favorable ruling for two coal miners who sued to get black lung benefits. U.S. District Judge Irene Berger on Thursday let Matthew Ward, a Mingo County coal miner, joi...

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New Miner Challenges Trump Cuts To Black Lung Screening Program

The suit challenges the decision by HHS to shutter the agency that processes such applications. In May, U.S. District Judge Irene Berger ordered HHS to restore the program.

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NIOSH Director Tells Federal Judge That Black Lung Program Is Back

John Howard, director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, told U.S. District Judge Irene Berger that 51 workers who had received termination notices in April were back on the job.

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