Acting Secretary Su, Assistant Secretary Williamson to visit Pennsylvania to announce efforts to protect miners’ safety, health
WASHINGTON – Acting Secretary Julie Su and Assistant Secretary for Mine Safety and Health Chris Williamson will visit Uniontown, Pennsylvania, on April 16 to speak with miners, unions and stakeholders to make an announcement related to the department’s ongoing efforts to protect the safety and health of miners across the nation.
WHO: Acting Secretary Julie Su
Assistant Secretary for Mine Safety and Health Chris Williamson
United Mine Workers President Cecil RobertsUnited
Steelworkers International Vice President Kevin Mapp
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Director Dr. David Weissman
National Black Lung Association President Gary Hairston
United Mine Workers member Dave Dayton
United Steel Workers member Marshal Cummings
WHAT: Miner safety and health initiative
WHERE: Uniontown, Pennsylvania (address will be provided upon RSVP)
WHEN: Tuesday, April 16, 2024
10:30 a.m. EDT (media setup starting at 10 a.m. EDT)
Media availability to follow
RSVP: Media interested in attending this event should RSVP to mcclure.amanda.c@dol.gov
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Media Contacts:
Patrick Malone, 202-693-4631, malone.patrick.m@dol.gov
Mandy McClure, 301-624-3173, mcclure.amanda.c@dol.gov
Release Number: 24-639-NAT