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Ex-Corrections NZ prison officer, Josie, shares her experience of dealing with trans-identifying-males (men) in women’s prisons.

A B’Old Woman • 619 implied HN points • 02 Apr 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Gender Issues Prison Reform Trans rights Policy Debate Workplace Safety
  1. A former prison officer discussed the challenges of working with trans-identifying males in women's prisons. She highlighted the lack of proper training for staff on how to handle such situations.
  2. She mentioned how the system seems to prioritize the needs of trans-identifying males without considering the feelings and safety of the female inmates and staff. This led to uncomfortable situations for female officers.
  3. The officer expressed her personal struggles and discomfort resulting from having to conduct strip searches on these individuals, illustrating the broader impact this type of policy can have on female staff in corrections.

Exclusive interview: How NY's Bravest treat those they disabled with the COVID vaccine

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 10 implied HN points • 12 Oct 24
🏥 Health Politics Vaccines Public Health Workplace Safety Government Accountability
  1. O'Brian Pastrana was a healthy firefighter until COVID shots made him permanently disabled. Now he’s struggling with only half of the pension he should have received.
  2. Many firefighters are afraid to speak out about the dangers they see after the vaccine rollout. They worry they might lose their jobs and benefits if they share their experiences.
  3. Despite O'Brian's situation being recognized as work-related, the city refused to fully accept responsibility. This has left many individuals feeling abandoned by the system.

Did the COVID vaccine reduce the rate of COVID infections at YOUR workplace?

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 4 implied HN points • 09 Jan 25
🏥 Health Politics Vaccines COVID-19 Public Health Workplace Safety Health Policy
  1. The COVID vaccine might have reduced the number of infections among workers. It's important for people to share their experiences to get a clearer picture.
  2. If someone thinks the vaccine was effective, they should provide specific details about their workplace and what they observed.
  3. Gathering real feedback can help understand if the vaccine worked as expected in different settings. Honest experiences are needed for better insights.

Ontario, a turn at being the worst

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 17 Apr 21
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19 Workplace Safety Preventative measures Public Health Healthcare policy
  1. Ontario is currently facing a surge in COVID-19 cases driven by new variants, particularly the B.1.1.7 or UK variant.
  2. The outbreak is primarily originating in workplaces that remain open, such as manufacturing factories and distribution centers, leading to high rates of infection.
  3. A proposed solution to counter the surge in cases is to mandate the use of N95 or better masks in all currently open workplaces in Ontario with more than 20-30 employees.
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