Congressman Cleaver Hosts Meeting for Former Bannister Complex Workers
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II invites all former and retired employees of the Bannister Federal Complex to a public meeting on Monday, Aug. 23 at 5 p.m. The meeting will be held at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 124, located at 303 East 103rd Terrace, Kansas City, Mo.
Congressman Cleaver will be joined by representatives from Senator Kit Bond and Senator Claire McCaskill's offices, as well as officials from the Department of Labor, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Protection Agency, National Nuclear Security Administration, General Services Administration, and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. The Department of Labor representatives and NIOSH ombudsman will be on-hand to assist current and former employees with the compensation claims process.
“I know there is a lot of concern about the health of individuals who worked at the Bannister Federal Complex, which is why I have sought to gather the necessary resources, in one place, to help people get the answers they deserve,” Congressman Cleaver said. “And, I will continue to work with my colleagues in the Senate and each of the federal agencies until we find those answers.”
After a brief program, current and former employees will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from the various federal agencies, who will be available to answer questions until 10 p.m.
WHO: Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II will be joined by representatives from Sen. Kit Bond and Sen. Claire McCaskill's offices, as well as GSA Regional Administrator Jason Klumb and other officials from DOL, NIOSH, EPA, NNSA, GSA, and DNR
WHAT: Meeting to connect former Bannister Complex employees with available federal and state resources
WHEN: 5:00 pm, August 23, 2010
WHERE: IBEW Local 124 Union Hall, 303 E. 103rd Terrace, Kansas City, MO