International Brotherhood of DuPont Workers

Jim Flickinger - President     

Donny Irvin - Vice President/Communications     Tony Davis - Vice President/ Organizing

Dave Gibson - Secretary/Treasurer 

Kenneth Henley - General Counsel 

"Workers Representing DuPont, Bemis and INVISTA Workers"

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GOVERNMENT WEB SITES

This page offers direct links to important government web sites. 

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BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS - The U.S. Department - Bureau of Labor Statistics.  To log onto this web site, click on the following:

stats.bls.gov/bls/infohome.htm

            MISSION

        The Bureau of Labor Statistics is the principal fact-finding agency for the Federal Government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics.

            VISION

        With the strongest commitment to integrity and objectivity, the BLS will be premier among statistical agencies, producing impartial, timely, and accurate data relevant to the needs of our users and to the social and economic conditions of our Nation, its workers, its workplaces and the workers' families.

            GOALS

         *    Measure the economy through producing and disseminating timely, accurate, and relevant information in our areas of expertise.

         *    Improve accuracy, efficiency and relevance of our economic measures and program outputs through increased application of state-of-the-art statistical techniques, economic concepts, technology, and management processes.

CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES:

        The Congress of the United States, legislative branch of the United States government.  Congress is composed of two chambers with equal powers:  the 100-member Senate and the 435-member House of Representatives.  The primary duty of Congress is to write, debate, and pass bills (proposed laws), which are then passed on to the president for approval.  Once the president approves the legislation, the executive branch enforces the new laws and the judicial branch interprets them.  Other congressional duties include investigating pressing national issues, supervising the executive and judicial branches, and shaping U.S. foreign policy.

        You can log onto this web site by clicking on the following: 

        House of Representatives:  www.house.gov

        Senate:  www.senate.gov

NLRB - National Labor Relations Board. 

The NLRB is an independent Federal agency created in 1935 to enforce the National Labor Relations Act. We conduct secret-ballot elections to determine whether employees want union representation and we investigate and remedy unfair labor practices by employers and unions. To find out more about your rights under the Act (as well as other labor laws) and how to file a charge or election petition, start by clicking the Help Desk button. If you have a job-related question or problem that appears to be within our jurisdiction, please contact the local NLRB office nearest you.

NIOSH - National Institute For Occupational Safety And Health.  To log onto this web site click on the following: www.cdc.gov/niosh/homepage.html

        The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is the Federal agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related disease and injury. The Institute is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

        NIOSH is responsible for conducting research on the full scope of occupational disease and injury ranging from lung disease in miners to carpal tunnel syndrome in computer users.  In addition to conducting research, NIOSH:
       

        *    investigates potentially hazardous working conditions when requested by employers or employees:
        *    makes recommendations and disseminates information on preventing workplace disease, injury, and disability, and
        *    provides training to occupational safety and health professionals.

OSHA - Occupational Safety And Health Administration.

        The mission of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is to save lives, prevent injuries and protect the health of America's workers.  To accomplish this, federal and state governments must work in partnership with the more than 100 million working men and women and their six and a half million employers who are covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.

        You can log onto this web site by clicking on the following:  www.osha.gov

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