Nuclear workers are on the
frontlines during the pandemic.
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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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