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ADAO Joined Mesothelioma Warriors, Trade Unionists, and Activists for Action Mesothelioma Day on July 1

Posted on July 1, 2016 It was an honor to join more than 75 trade unionists, activists, Mesothelioma Warriors, and medical experts at the London Hazards Centre’s Action Mesothelioma Day, “Mesothelioma: The Silent Killer” conference on July 1 in London! Speakers included Frances O’Grady, general secretary of the Trades Union Congress(TUC); Dr. Peter Szlosarek, consultant at St. Bartholomew’s Hospital; Harminder Bains, partner and [...]

admin2019-08-03T11:26:54-07:00July 1st, 2016|

Casale Monferrato Press Conference Shows Global Ripple Effect of Obama’s Message on Asbestos

Posted on June 30, 2016 President Obama’s powerful message about asbestos is circling the globe. On June 28th in Casale Monferrato the Associazione Famigliari Vittime Amianto (AFEVA) and the Italian General Confederation of Labor (CGIL) held a press conference to share the news about the landmark step to signing the 2016 Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) reform [...]

admin2019-08-03T11:26:54-07:00June 30th, 2016|

TSCA Signing Marks ADAO’s Biggest Victory to Date, and a Strong First Step Toward Asbestos Ban

Posted on June 29, 2016 Last week, ADAO reached a milestone in a journey more than six years in the making. As most of you already know, on June 22 President Obama signed into law The Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, marking a landmark step forward toward banning asbestos in the United [...]

admin2019-08-03T11:26:54-07:00June 29th, 2016|

“Our Lives Will Never Be the Same” – Robert’s Story

Posted on June 28, 2016 We have been touched by asbestos in individual ways, yet we are joined together by a bond of community. As a testament to the strength of our global family, the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) is highlighting the courageous stories of our members with the “Share Your Story” feature on [...]

admin2024-10-16T14:32:50-07:00June 28th, 2016|

Monumental Step Taken Towards Asbestos Ban in America

Posted June 22, 2016 Click here to read our blog about the TSCA signing ceremony! ADAO Applauds Monumental Step Taken Towards Asbestos Ban in America with Presidential Signing of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act ADAO Attends Signing Ceremony—Calls on the White House, EPA and Congress to Finish the Task by Ensuring Successful, Swift Implementation [...]

admin2019-08-03T11:26:54-07:00June 22nd, 2016|