329 results for “Union Carbide Corporation”, page 17 of 17
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Medical study · Medical research · 2006
Banning asbestos in Asia: campaigns and strategies by the Asian Network for the Rights of Occupational Accident Victims (ANROAV)
…Victims (ANROAV), a network of victims' groups, labor NGOs, trade unions and labor activists. Citing other sources, the author wrote that Asian countries accounted for about 60% of global asbestos consumption in 2000, mostly chrysotile used…
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Medical study · Medical research · 2007
Shooting the messenger: the vilification of Irving J. Selikoff
…meeting that sought a medical man "capable of standing off Dr. Selikoff." The authors wrote that his research division did not depend on unions for money, that he never testified in litigation after the early 1970s…
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Medical study · Medical research · 2003
Asbestos: old foe in 21st century developing countries
…asbestosis, although at least two locally contracted cases were known from an earlier study. In workplace workshops they ran with Jamaican trade unions, less than 20% of participants were somewhat aware of published asbestos information. The…
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Medical study · Medical research · 2002
The International Commission on Occupational Health (ICOH) and its influence on international organizations
…particularly in regard to asbestos and other fibers and some chemicals and pesticides. Many ICOH members are employees of corporations or consultants to industry, serving multinational corporate interests to influence public health policy in the guise…
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Medical study · Medical research · 2001
Controversies at international organizations over asbestos industry influence
…of asbestos use and public health implications. In recent years these efforts have been met with international opposition from scientists, governments, unions, and environmental groups, and a pattern of improprieties, often involving the same individuals and…
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Medical study · Medical research · 2004
Asbestos in Scotland
…of government regulatory initiatives, and the ramifications of contracting asbestos-related diseases for sufferers and their families. Current issues are investigated, stressing the agency of workers, trade unions, sympathetic local councils, and, especially, the victims' pressure…
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Medical study · Medical research · 2007
Eighth international mesothelioma interest group
…physicians, public health officials, politicians, unions of asbestos workers, lawyers and the public at large. During the past few years, there has been significant progress in understanding the process of mineral fiber carcinogenesis and mesothelioma pathogenesis…
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Court case · U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas · October 30, 2000 · in the opinion
In re National Gypsum Co. (2000)
…such as law firms, lawyer groups and associations, unions, newsletters and so forth. Claims filing information must also be provided to any person with a claim who becomes known to the trust through any means. [\211…
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Court case · U.S. District Court, District of Delaware · March 31, 2005 · in the opinion
Owens Corning v. Credit Suisse First Boston (2005)
…for example, plaintiffs could sue in Texas even though they themselves resided elsewhere, and had never been exposed to asbestos products in Texas. Mass-Screenings Labor unions, attorneys, and other persons with suspect motives caused large…