Heat illness

The Weather Channel App Unveils New Experience As Weather Becomes More Disruptive Amid a Rapidly Changing Climate

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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ATLANTA, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As weather around the world is growing more intense and having a significant impact on society, people may no longer be able to rely solely on seasonal norms to know when pollen season will start, to plan a fall trip, or make other decisions based on weather. Recognizing the profound influence of weather, The Weather Channel, the flagship consumer brand of The Weather Company, today introduces a new app experience that goes beyond the forecast to help translate how the weather impacts your daily life, activities, and physical and emotional well-being.

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  • No other app comes close to the personalized weather forecast The Weather Channel app delivers, unique to you.
  • In addition to a precise forecast, The Weather Channel app offers a stunning new look and simple user interface.
  • Look ahead at what the air quality will be – The Weather Channel app now offers an air quality forecast in addition to current conditions.
  • Make better plans based on your favorite activities – While people are quick to turn to their weather app when bad weather threatens, The Weather Channel app also helps people maximize plans when the weather is nice.

Athletic Trainers' Society of New Jersey (ATSNJ) Present Senator Patrick J. Diegnan with the Friends of Athletic Trainers Award

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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TRENTON, N.J., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Athletic Trainers' Society of New Jersey (ATSNJ) Governmental Affairs Chairperson- Christina Emrich and President Ken Cieslak presented Senator Patrick J. Diegnan with the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Friends of Athletic Trainers Award.

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  • Athletic Trainers' Society of New Jersey (ATSNJ) leadership presented Senator Patrick J. Diegnan with the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Friends of Athletic Trainers Award.
  • TRENTON, N.J., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Athletic Trainers' Society of New Jersey (ATSNJ) Governmental Affairs Chairperson- Christina Emrich and President Ken Cieslak presented Senator Patrick J. Diegnan with the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Friends of Athletic Trainers Award.
  • ATSNJ would like to thank Senator Patrick J. Diegnan for his continued support of athletic trainers and our great profession.
  • Established in 2021, the NATA Friends of Athletic Trainers Award recognizes state legislators, nominated by state associations, who go above and beyond to support athletic trainers in their state.

UPS BOWS TO TEAMSTER PRESSURE, NEGOTIATIONS TO RESUME NEXT WEEK

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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WASHINGTON, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As thousands of UPS Teamsters practice picket, rally, and mobilize around the country, UPS bowed today to the overwhelming show of Teamster unity and reached out to the union to resume negotiations. The Teamsters National Negotiating Committee and the company will set dates soon to resume negotiations next week.

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  • Bargaining for Contract Covering 340,000 Teamsters to Continue, Current Agreement Expires July 31
    WASHINGTON, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As thousands of UPS Teamsters practice picket, rally, and mobilize around the country, UPS bowed today to the overwhelming show of Teamster unity and reached out to the union to resume negotiations.
  • The Teamsters National Negotiating Committee and the company will set dates soon to resume negotiations next week.
  • The Teamsters agreement with UPS is the largest private-sector union contract in North America.
  • UPS Teamsters are demanding the strongest possible contract or are prepared to strike — with rank-and-file members authorizing a strike by 97 percent.

Conn Maciel Carey LLP Launches Employers Heat Illness OSHA Rulemaking Coalition

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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WASHINGTON, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Conn Maciel Carey LLP (CMC), a boutique law firm with national practices in workplace safety and labor and employment, has launched the Employers Heat Illness OSHA Rulemaking Coalition to give employers a voice in OSHA's rulemaking process and push for reasonable regulation.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Conn Maciel Carey LLP (CMC), a boutique law firm with national practices in workplace safety and labor and employment, has launched the Employers Heat Illness OSHA Rulemaking Coalition to give employers a voice in OSHA's rulemaking process and push for reasonable regulation.
  • OSHA made clear that the heat injury and illness prevention rulemaking is presently the agency's highest regulatory priority, and the SBREFA process would begin as soon as possible.
  • This kicks off a new, significant phase of OSHA's rulemaking, about which Conn Maciel Carey's national OSHA Practice will be working with employers and trade groups through a rulemaking coalition to advocate to OSHA and inform coalition members about the rule and the rulemaking.
  • Visit CMC's OSHA Defense Report for more information about OSHA's Heat Illness Rulemaking, key elements that we expect OSHA to consider in developing its Heat Illness standard, and the various value-add benefits of participating in this employers rulemaking coalition.

Time to Play It Cool - Tips to Protect Yourself from Extreme Heat

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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ROSEMONT, Ill., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As summer temperatures climb, heat illnesses become a more serious risk, particularly for young children, older adults, outdoor workers, athletes and people with chronic conditions. It is important to understand the impact of prolonged periods of high heat and humidity on your body. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) encourages people of all ages to stay cool this summer by taking proper precautions to preventing heat illness.

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  • It is important to understand the impact of prolonged periods of high heat and humidity on your body.
  • The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) encourages people of all ages to stay cool this summer by taking proper precautions to preventing heat illness.
  • Dehydration makes it difficult to sweat and cool down and can result in a heat injury ranging from mild cramps to a more life-threatening heat stroke."
  • Prevention begins with understanding the causes of heat illness and making sure to stay cool and hydrated during hot weather and rising temperatures.

MedStar Health Kicks Off Third Annual National Safe Sun Week

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Monday, May 22, 2023
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COLUMBIA, Md., May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MedStar Health is launching its third annual National Safe Sun Week to shine a light on the important and potentially life-saving topic of spring and summer skin protection. National Safe Sun Week 2023 runs from Monday, May 22, through Sunday, May 28, on Memorial Day Weekend.

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  • COLUMBIA, Md., May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MedStar Health is launching its third annual National Safe Sun Week to shine a light on the important and potentially life-saving topic of spring and summer skin protection.
  • National Safe Sun Week 2023 runs from Monday, May 22, through Sunday, May 28, on Memorial Day Weekend.
  • For the third year in a row, MedStar Health conducted a national survey to learn more about current safe sun habits.
  • MedStar Health is also using National Safe Sun Week to educate about safely exercising outdoors to prevent heat illness.

UPS TEAMSTERS RALLY FOR A STRONG CONTRACT IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

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Saturday, April 15, 2023
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ORANGE, Calif., April 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien, UPS Teamsters, and local leaders from throughout Southern California rallied at Teamsters Local 952 in Orange, Calif., on April 15, as the union gears up for negotiations on a new contract protecting more than 340,000 package delivery drivers and warehouse logistics workers nationwide.

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  • The Teamsters national negotiating committee will meet with UPS on Monday, April 17, in Washington, DC, to address supplemental negotiations.
  • On April 12, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters demanded UPS stop delaying and resolve supplemental negotiations prior to the start of national negotiations.
  • The Teamsters' UPS contract is the largest private sector collective bargaining agreement in North America.
  • At the rally, UPS Teamster rank-and-file members shared what it's like to work at UPS and called on UPS to deliver on the contract that they deserve.

VICTOR MINEROS VOTED SECRETARY-TREASURER OF TEAMSTERS LOCAL 396 AS HERRERA RETIRES

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022
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COVINA, Calif., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Victor Mineros, a longtime Teamsters Local 396 business representative and organizer, is the union's new Secretary-Treasurer after Ron Herrera announced his retirement last week following nearly two decades leading the local.

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  • COVINA, Calif., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Victor Mineros, a longtime Teamsters Local 396 business representative and organizer, is the union's new Secretary-Treasurer after Ron Herrera announced his retirement last week following nearly two decades leading the local.
  • Local 396's Executive Board voted for Mineros to serve out the current three-year term after Herrera shared his decision to retire on Aug. 31 in a letter to the membership.
  • He then became an organizer and business agent for Local 396, representing members at UPS and in sanitation.
  • We have a strong foundation here at Teamsters Local 396, and I look forward to building upon that proud legacy," Mineros said.

TEAMSTERS LAUNCH NATIONWIDE UPS CAMPAIGN TO WIN STRONG CONTRACT IN 2023

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Monday, August 1, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters which represents 350,000 full- and part-time UPS workers announced the launch of the UPS Teamsters contract campaign, a one-year effort to inform and mobilize members to win the strongest possible contract at UPS.

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters which represents 350,000 full- and part-time UPS workers announced the launch of the UPS Teamsters contract campaign, a one-year effort to inform and mobilize members to win the strongest possible contract at UPS.
  • The campaign launch comes one year before the UPS National Master Agreement the largest collective bargaining agreement in the U.S. is set to expire on July 31, 2023.
  • "UPS Teamsters are united and ready to mobilize in the fight for the best contract ever negotiated at UPS,"said Sean M. O'Brien, Teamsters General President.
  • The Teamsters are resolved to win a strong contract by August 1, 2023, and we won't extend negotiations by a single day.

MedStar Health Launches Second Annual National Safe Sun Week

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Monday, May 23, 2022
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COLUMBIA, Md., May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MedStar Health has launched the second annual National Safe Sun Week to encourage people to enjoy spending time in the summer sun, safely. National Safe Sun Week 2022 takes place May 23-29, leading up to Memorial Day, the unofficial kick-off to summer.  

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  • COLUMBIA, Md., May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MedStar Health has launched the second annual National Safe Sun Week to encourage people to enjoy spending time in the summer sun, safely.
  • National Safe Sun Week 2022 takes place May 23-29, leading up to Memorial Day, the unofficial kick-off to summer.
  • During National Safe Sun Week, MedStar Health providers will share tips to help prevent sunburns and skin cancer, raising awareness on the dangers that sun damage brings to people of all races and ethnicities, along with advice on how to safely exercise outdoors and prevent heat illness.
  • In conjunction with National Safe Sun Week, for a second year, MedStar Health conducted a national survey on behaviors and perceptions around sun safety.