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FACE COVERINGS IMPORTANT FOR PROTECTING RAILROADER'S HEALTH
We have lost three BMWED Brothers to the COVID-19 pandemic. Countless
others have gotten sick. Several of our members from across the country
have been placed on medical quarantine.

The consistent use of face coverings is an imperative tool to help
prevent the spread of this virus. Like the PPE that came before it, we
know that working while wearing it is at times uncomfortable and
difficult, but just as hard hats and reflective vests are important to
prevent unnecessary injury or death, a face covering is just as vital.
Our brothers and sisters are vulnerable at work. You are, too. Please
wear a face covering while working within six feet of another person.

Some of the railroads have provided adequate face coverings; others
have not. Public health officials have stated that a bandana, or
t-shirt, or cloth covering of the mouth and nose is enough to help
contain person-to-person spread. Additionally, there are face coverings
that are available for purchase that can do the same, including through
the Teamsters website. We urge you to find a face covering that suits
you. We will continue pressing the railroads to provide suitable face
coverings for all employees.

Solidarity during this pandemic is of utmost importance. We will not be
successful in keeping our fellow friends and families healthy if we do
not commit to our individual roles. Thank you for wearing face
coverings, practicing social distancing whenever you can, and for
taking the necessary precautions to keep everyone healthy.


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