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Guild News
- 19 Feb 2003
The Associated Press told Guild representatives during a grievance meeting on Wednesday that it will issue a written memo by Friday, clarifying its emergency evacuation procedures and plans in the event of terrorists attacks as well as employees rights to refuse hazardous duty assignments.
- 12 Feb 2003
February 12, 2003
Mr. Burl Osborne
Mr. Lou Boccardi
Mr. Jon Wolman
Mr. Jim DonnaGentlemen:
With the nation now at "code orange," and bracing for an attack as early as this week, AP employees face a clear and present danger from terrorism. With the government urging citizens to prepare for a biological, chemical, or radiological attack, it is time for AP to take immediate action to protect its employees.
- 31 Jan 2003
After fifteen months of empty promises by Associated Press management to equip its Washington, D.C., staff with gas masks and provide training, the News Media Guild has submitted the case to arbitration.
The company is violating its contractual obligation under Article 32, Health and Safety, which states, "The Employer will furnish an employee with all protective devices, including goggles and gloves, necessary to perform his/her job."
