Christopher J. Godfrey

This May 7-13 is Public Service Recognition Week, a time to thank those in public service for all that they do to serve their communities and our country.

NIOSH has created a new National Firefighter Registry for Cancer. Learn why this matters and about our work to support federal firefighters.

New policy updates will help streamline workers' comp claims processing for federal firefighters with certain occupational diseases.

Black lung disease and other lung conditions are increasing among younger coal miners. Learn how we're supporting them and their families.

A comprehensive new report on workers’ compensation in the U.S. shows trends that are troubling for workers injured or sickened in the workplace.

With the permanent extension of the coal excise tax, President Biden has made a significant investment in the security of the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund for years to come.

Today, the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs commemorates the 50th anniversary of the 1972 Black Lung Benefits Act Amendment.

The Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs announced policy changes aimed at streamlining claims processing for federal firefighters with certain occupational illnesses.

The Department of Labor does not want miners stricken with black lung disease and their families to feel uncertain about their benefits.