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Trump Reinstates Hundreds at NIOSH, Averts Safety Crisis

1/14/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration reversed staffing cuts at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), reinstating hundreds of employees.
Department of Health and Human Services spokesperson Andrew Nixon confirmed the decision after a plan to terminate about 90% of NIOSH's workforce.
Labor advocates warned the reductions could severely affect safety research.
Recently, employees given layoff notices were told their terminations were revoked.

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U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration reversed staffing cuts at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), reinstating hundreds of employees.
Department of Health and Human Services spokesperson Andrew Nixon confirmed the decision after a plan to terminate about 90% of NIOSH's workforce.
Labor advocates warned the reductions could severely affect safety research.
Recently, employees given layoff notices were told their terminations were revoked.