COVID-19

As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to affect communities across the globe, CWA leaders are engaging with employers to ensure that they are providing CWA members with comprehensive safety and prevention measures in an environment that encourages open and free communication without fear of reprisal or negative impacts on pay or continued employment.

CWA's Health and Safety department has established a process for locals to report on what protections employers have put in place as well as for members to report any incidents of exposure or infection. If you have been exposed to COVID-19 or are experiencing symptoms consistent with infection, contact your healthcare provider immediately and follow reporting procedures established by your employer. Also notify your CWA Local or District as soon as possible.

Local health and safety committees are also sharing information with members on protocols for avoiding infection at their workplaces.

Cal/OSHA's extensive resources on COVID workplace protections can be found here.

UPDATE

The regulations below became effective February 3, 2023 and will remain in effect for 2 years …

https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/coronavirus/Non-Emergency-regs-summary.pdf

Updated Feb 13, 2023

https://www.dir.ca.gov/DOSH/Coronavirus/Covid-19-NE-Reg-FAQs.html

Revised ETS - Sect 3205

https://www.dir.ca.gov/title8/3205.html