HHS Rehires Health Workers After Initial Layoff
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has reversed its decision to lay off hundreds of federal health worker...
Judge Restores Health Program for West Virginia Coal Miners
A federal judge has ordered the reinstatement of a vital health monitoring program for coal miners in West Virginia. The...
Black Lung Screening Workers Reinstated, Face June Job Cuts
Some federal workers who focus on preventing work-related illnesses like black lung disease have been temporarily reinst...
CDC Rehires Health Workers for Coal Miners After Court Ruling
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reinstating health workers who were previously fired. This actio...
HHS Reinstates NIOSH Employees Protecting Coal Miners' Health
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has reversed the controversial firings of over 100 employees at the Na...
Coal Miners Challenge Trump Administration Over Black Lung Screening Cuts
A group of coal miners is taking legal action against the Trump administration after significant staff reductions at bla...
Black Lung Screenings Reduced After NIOSH Funding Cuts
Federal funding cuts to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) have led to a reduction in bla...
Coal Miners Lose Free Black Lung Screenings Due to Funding Cuts
Federal funding cuts are impacting free health screenings for coal miners, particularly those at risk for black lung dis...
Coal Miner Safety Rule Delayed as Administration Eyes Industry Boost
The Biden administration has paused the implementation of new safety measures designed to protect coal miners from dange...