Nuclear Workers' Event to be Held in Spokane

Spokane, WA - U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) today announced that the U.S. Department of Labor will help nuclear workers or their survivors apply for benefits under a new federal workers' compensation plan at an outreach event in Spokane next week.

Workers who were employed by Hanford Engineer Works and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and have developed cancer, chronic beryllium, or chronic silicosis are eligible for a $150,000 lump-sum compensation under the Federal Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program. Workers who need help applying for benefits can schedule an appointment at the outreach event by calling, toll free, 1-888-654-0014, or drop in during the hours below. Information is also available at: http://www.dol.gov/compliance/laws/comp-energy.htm

What: U.S. Depertment of Labor Outreach Event for Nuclear Workers and Survivors

When: Wednesday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Where: Gonzaga University Schoenbery Center 800 North Pearl Street Spokane, Washington

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