Whistleblowers and Hanford Nuclear Site, Former Employees Panel
Whistleblowers who were fired after reporting nuclear safety issues at the Hanford Waste Treatment Plant in Washington state told their pers… read more
Whistleblowers who were fired after reporting nuclear safety issues at the Hanford Waste Treatment Plant in Washington state told their personal stories to the chair and ranking member of a Senate Homeland Security subcommittee. The hearing addressed retaliation against employees who raised concerns, and the roles and responsibilities of the Department of Energy and its contractors regarding whistleblowers. Chair Claire McCaskill (D-MO) in her opening remarks gave a summary of the safety concerns and the firings. Questions focused on whistleblower protections, non-disclosure statements, congressional actions, and third-party safety oversight. close
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