United Stated Department of Labor employees will be holding an outreach event in Simi Valley California on Wednesday, March 15th, 2017. The event is cosponsored by the US Department of Labor and the Joint Outreach Task Group (JOTG). Employees from the DEEOIC National Office and Seattle District Office will provide brief presentations regarding the EEOICPA Process and benefits available. After the presentation has concluded, staff will be available to assist individuals with filing new claims and provide updates on existing claims.

About Simi Valley Outreach Event

Location: Best Western Posada Royale Hotel & Suites

1775 Madera Road

Simi Valley, California 93065

When: Wednesday, March 15th, 2017

Town Hall Meeting: 10:30am

Medical Benefits Meeting: 12:30pm

EEOICPA Staff Available: 9:30am – 2:00pm

If you are unable to make the meeting, but have questions regarding EEOICPA Compensation, please contact our law firm at (513) 651-3700.

Over the next few months, the Department of Labor will be hosting outreach events in Albuquerque and Los Alamos, New Mexico. If you or a loved one worked at an approved SEC Site for at least 250 days consider attending one of the upcoming outreach events.

At these events, staff from the US Department of Labor Occupational Illness Compensation’s Espanola Resource Center will be available to answer questions, provide information about the EEOICPA program, and provide any assistance possible.

Walk-ins are allowed, but scheduling an appointment ahead of time is recommended so that appropriate time can be given for your assistance.

For more information on the outreach events visit the official Department of Labor website here or call (886) 272-3622.

After attending an outreach event, if you need further assistance filing your EEOICPA Claims please contact our law firm at (513) 651-3700.

Albuquerque, New Mexico Outreach Information

Dates:

January 19th & 26th, 2017
February 9th & 23rd, 2017

Location:

IBEW Union Hall
4921 Alexander Boulevard NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107

Hours:

9:30am – 3:00pm

Los Alamos, New Mexico Outreach Information

Dates:

January 9th & 30th, 2017
February 13th & 27th, 2017

Location:

Ombudsman Program Office
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Central Park Square, Suite 114
Los Alamos, NM 87566

Hours:

8:00am – 12:00pm

10 years ago a historic transformation happened at one of the many uranium sites. The former Fernald Plant was transformed into the beautiful Fernald Nature Preserve.

A few weeks ago, we were fortunate enough to attend the Weapons to Wetlands event by the US Department of Energy & Fernald Nature Preserve Visitors Center.

When I began pulling up to the site, I felt something powerful. Looking around I could only see trees, grass, and lakes – I couldn’t even imagine this being the site of a toxic uranium site. After following winding roads, I finally made it to the visitors center. The parking lot was packed – countless cars filled with former employees, local residents, and activists who helped make the nature preserve possible.

The first landmark I saw was an old shipping container. To make the preserve possible, the Department of Energy hired uranium specialists to take the toxic chemicals out of the ground and into one of 3,776 silos. After taking a quick walk around the small .1 mile nature trail I ventured inside to join the rest of the celebration.

Once I walked inside, it became very clear that this was more than a celebration of a nature preserve, it felt more like a high school reunion. Employees from the former uranium were introducing their grandchildren to their former co-workers. Activists who travel around the country gave hugs and support to the local residents. Most powerful was the seeing the exchange of “Good Ol’ Day” stories.

Shortly after, the program began. Countless Department of Energy employees spoke about the model that the nature preserve created and how they tried to replicate it across the country. We heard from old managers of the plant, some of whom could not hold back their tears when speaking of the beauty that came of the nature preserve. The room was stunned with silence throughout the entire program. Every employee had a story of their work and the damage done to their body afterwards.

Changing the former uranium site to a nature preserve could never take away the physical, mental, and costly pains caused from improper protection at the uranium site, but seeing the shift brought a small sense of comfort to those in pain.

Check out our slideshow below to see pictures of the event.

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On October 29th, the US Department of Energy will host an event celebrating the transformation of the Feed Materials Production Center (Fernald). Join the Department of Energy for this special event between 10:00am and 2:00pm at the Fernald Preserve Visitors Center located at 7400 Willey Road, Hamilton, Ohio 45013.

After decades of contaminating the water wells, radium being stored in silos, waste pits out in the open, and rows of rusting 55-gallon drums; the transformation from a nuclear site to a nature preservation center is a powerful celebration for all energy employees. Fernald is the largest environmental remediation in Ohio’s history and has helped other nuclear sites reform for the better.

The Weapons to Wetlands story showcases how workers and residents came together, worked with the Department of Energy, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Ohio EPA to clean up the area and make it the landmark it is now.

All are welcome to come to the 1,050-acre Fernald Preserve between 10:00am and 2:00pm on Saturday, October 29th. Everyone will be able to see the undeveloped park, tour the first LEED Platinum building in Ohio, learn more about the Cold War History, and walk many of the 7 miles of trails now available to the public. At 11:00am the Department of Energy will host a brief program featuring speakers from the site’s cleanup era and present long-term stewardship mission.

If you or a loved one was diagnosed with Cancer due to their work at Fernald, please contact us.  

About the Outreach Events

The Deparment of Labor will be hosting two (2) outreach events discussing the EEOICPA Process. If you are around one of the upcoming meeting locations and have questions regarding the EEOICPA Process, we recommend you attend. Each of the upcoming meetings will have a brief presentation discussing the EEOICPA Process and will be followed by open hours.

The meetings will be held in Grand Junction, Colorado and Moab, Utah For more information regarding each specific meeting, please see below.

If you are unable to make one of the outreach meetings, you can contact our firm by calling (513) 651-3700 or emailing [email protected].

Grand Junction, Colorado

Date: Tuesday, June 28th

Location: Two Rivers Convention Center
159 Main Street
Grand Junction, Colorado 81501

Presentation begins at 9:00am.

Staff Hours will be from 10:00am – 12:00pm (noon) & 1:00pm – 4:00pm.

Moab, Utah

Date: Wednesday, June 29th

Location: Star Hall
159 E Center Street
Moab, Utah 84532

Presentation begins at 9:00am.

Staff Hours will be from 10:00am – 12:00pm (noon) & 1:00pm – 4:00pm.

If you are unable to make one of the outreach meetings, you can contact our firm by calling (513) 651-3700 or emailing [email protected]

Over the next few months, the Department of Labor will be hosting outreach events in Albuquerque and Los Alamos, New Mexico. If you or a loved one worked at an approved SEC Site for at least 250 days consider attending one of the upcoming outreach events.

At these events, staff from the US Department of Labor Occupational Illness Compensation’s Espanola Resource Center will be available to answer questions, provide information about the EEOICPA program, and provide any assistance possible.

Walk-ins are allowed, but scheduling an appointment ahead of time is recommended so that appropriate time can be given for your assistance.

For more information on the outreach events visit the official Department of Labor website here or call (886) 272-3622.

After attending an outreach event, if you need further assistance filing your EEOICPA Claims please contact our law firm at (513) 651-3700.

Albuquerque, New Mexico Outreach Information

Dates:
May – 12, 19, & 26, 2016
June – 9, 16 & 23, 2016

Location:

IBEW Union Hall
4921 Alexander Boulevard NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107

Hours:

9:30am – 3:00pm

Los Alamos, New Mexico Outreach Information

Dates:
May – 9 & 23, 2016
June – 6, 13, & 20, 2016

Location:

Ombudsman Program Office
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Central Park Square, Suite 114
Los Alamos, NM 87566

Hours:

8:00am – 12:00pm

At the end of this month, staff from the United States Department of Labor’s EEOICPA Office will be hosting a two-day outreach event in Bridgeton Missouri. The event will feature a presentation discussing what you need to qualify for EEOICPA Benefits, the claim filing process, and potential awards. After the event has concluded, staff members will be available to discuss any individual questions you have and providing updates on your existing claim.

Upon leaving the event, you may realize that assistance from an expert may be necessary. If you have any further questions or would like assistance filing a claim, please contact our office at (513) 651 3700 or fill our our Free Consultation form.

Bridgeton, Missouri Event Information

Days:
Tuesday, March 29th and Wednesday, March 30th

Location:
The International Union of Operating Engineers Hall – Local 513
3449 Hollenberg Drive
Bridgeton, Missouri 63044

Hours:
Presentations begin at 9:00am

Claim assistance will take place between 10:00 am – 12:00pm & 1:00pm – 4:00pm

Town Hall Meetings hosted in Florida to learn about nuclear weapon workers compensations.

Next week the Department of Labor will be hosting four  Town Halls for former, retired, and current nuclear weapons workers who now live in Florida. If you or a loved one worked at an SEC Approved Site, please attend one of the Town Halls to learn what benefits you or your loved one may be eligible for.

“We believe there are many former, retired and current nuclear weapons workers living in Florida eligible for benefits in this program, but they haven’t filed a claim.” Said Malcom Nelson, ombudsman for Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program.

During each of the meetings, federal representatives will explain the program as well as host a question-and-answer session for the audience members. This is a great opportunity to have any questions you have regarding EEOICPA Claims, approved SEC sites and time periods, and explain the benefits that may be available to you.

Town Hall Sessions:

Orlando – Monday, February 22nd at 4:00 pm EST
Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs
(350 Northlake Blvd. Altamonte Springs, Florida 32701)

Orlando – Tuesday, February 23rd at 10:00 am EST
Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs
(350 Northlake Blvd. Altamonte Springs, Florida 32701)

Tampa – Wednesday, February 24th at 10:00 am and 4:00 pm EST
Hillsborough Community College – Brandon Campus
(10414 E. Columbus Drive Tampa, Florida 333619)

If you are unable to attend or prefer legal representation, you can always contact our office at (513) 651-3700.

For more information on how to fill out an EEOICPA Form please click here.

Albuquerque,New Mexico

November 13, 20, 2014

In November 2014, staff from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Division of Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation’s (DEEOIC) Espanola Resource Center will be hosting Traveling Resource Center events in Albuquerque, N.M. Staff from the resource center will be available to provide information about the program and assist individuals with the filing of new claims. All walk-ins are welcomed; however, scheduling an appointment time is recommended so that appropriate time and assistance can be provided.

IBEW Union Hall
4921 Alexander Boulevard NE
Albuquerque,
N.M. 87107

Traveling Resource Center Hours:
9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Contact:
Espanola Resource Center:
Toll Free: (866) 272-3622

Los Alamos,New Mexico
November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2014

In November 2014, staff from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Division of Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation’s (DEEOIC) Espanola Resource Center will be hosting Traveling Resource Center events in Los Alamos, N.M. Staff from the resource center will be available to provide information about the program and assist individuals with the filing of new claims. All walk-ins are welcomed; however, scheduling an appointment time is recommended so that appropriate time and assistance can be provided.

Ombuds Program Office
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Central Park Square, Suite 114
Los Alamos, N.M. 87566

Traveling Resource Center Hours:
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Contact:
Espanola Resource Center:
Toll Free: (866) 272-3622