*[Enwl-eng] Covid-19 is coming for nuclear workers. Tell our leaders to protect them.

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Nuclear Information and Resource Service




                        Nuclear workers are on the frontlines during the 
pandemic.
                          Tell our leaders to protect nuclear workers







                  When we think about frontline or essential workers during 
the Covid-19 pandemic, we often think of doctors, nurses, grocery clerks, 
bus drivers, and others who perform critical services and can’t work from 
home.

                  But there are some essential workers that haven’t been 
mentioned a lot in the news: nuclear plant workers.

                  Nuclear plant employees already work under dangerous 
conditions during normal times. But under the shadow of the Covid-19 
pandemic, they face even more risk. Nuclear workers are being required to 
show up at their plants, exposing themselves not only to dangerous 
radiation, but also to potential virus carriers.

                  These workers need protection—but most nuclear plant 
owners and our leaders in Washington aren’t doing anything to protect them. 
Tell President Trump, Vice President Pence, and your members of Congress to 
protect nuclear workers during the pandemic.

                  Nuclear plant employees are often working without social 
distancing measures or even the personal protective equipment (PPE) 
necessary to keep them safe from the pandemic. Hundreds—if not thousands—of 
these workers across the country have already been infected with the virus.

                  Nuclear corporations are pressing forward with refueling 
reactors across the country. Workers who don’t take part in those operations 
will go unemployed—but because they’re contractors, they won’t even receive 
unemployment benefits.

                  Nuclear workers are the front line of nuclear safety, and 
they deserve protection. Tell President Trump, Vice President Pence, and 
your members of Congress to protect nuclear workers during the pandemic.

                  After you contact our leaders in Washington, please 
forward this email to anyone you know who wants to protect nuclear workers. 
We hope you’re staying healthy and safe.

                  Thanks for all you do,

                  The NIRS Team:

                  Diane D'Arrigo
                  Luis Hestres
                  Denise Jakobsberg
                  Tim Judson






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Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2020 7:03 PM
Subject: Covid-19 is coming for nuclear workers. Tell our leaders to protect 
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