Feb. 28 is International Repetitive Strain Injury Awareness Day. Last week we talked about an occupational injury known as Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI) that affects at least 1.8 million people a year according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. RSI describes the pain felt in muscles, nerves and tendons caused by repetitive movement and overuse.
As millions of Americans continue to work from home and want to stay safe during COVID-19, there are a few things you need to know to avoid getting yourself injured.
Here are 5 tips for those who work from home:
D.C. government employees are about to receive better paid leave benefits if this AFGE-backed bill that has just been approved by the D.C. Council becomes law.
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AFGE urges the House and the Senate to pass legislation that would ensure protections of federal workers during future pandemics.
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AFGE strongly opposes GPO and WEP and is urging Congress to pass H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2021.
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