President's Message

We have yet again made history! On Mesothelioma Awareness Day, Republican Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02)agreed to co-sponsor The Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now (ARBAN) Act! With this decision, he joined 23 cosponsors in supporting this life-saving legislation. This is a significant milestone and, once again, makes ARBAN a bipartisan effort. We are grateful to the 25 ARBAN sponsors and cosponsors for their leadership and commitment to public health.

The success of our 18th Annual International Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Conference, held on September 9, 2023, echoes our ongoing commitment to education and our community. Centered around the theme, "Exploring the Intersection of Art, Advocacy, and Academia," the conference, held at the AFL-CIO Headquarters in Washington D.C., served as a pivotal platform for sharing life-saving knowledge and resources. Award-winning photographer, Earl Dotter, led each of the eight sessions with his amazing artful posters from 2015 - 2023 that tell our collective story. During the conference, Mike Meenan from the Olin Corporation bolstered our hopes by reaffirming their robust support for an asbestos ban. While we finish the individual videos, you can still view the entire conference and awards online. 

I am also delighted to share the new 2023 Comprehensive Asbestos Report: The Analysis of Imports, Use, Impact on Human Health, and Current Regulations and Policy which encapsulates two decades of testimonies, research, and legislative efforts.

This year's Miles for Meso event concluded successfully, thanks to the collective endeavors of the Simmons Hanly Conroy firm, their sponsors, volunteers, and participants. The funds raised reinforced our mission, and the anticipation builds for the next race in 2024. It was wonderful to have our national spokesperson Jordan Zevon join us and perform during the event. 

A shout-out to John Curtis and Themba Siwela for their help with ADAO's 8th political cartoon, “On a Short Leash” which highlights OxyChem’s influence on the American Chemistry Council. 

As October ushers in Health Literacy Month, ADAO begins our four-part series on Monday about prevention, high risk occupations, symptoms, and treatment.

Finally please join me in thanking Simmons Hanly Conroy (Platinum Sponsor), The Gori Law Firm and Motley Rice LLP Gold Sponsors), and Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Meisenkothen (Silver Sponsor) for their generous donations and support of ADAO’s prevention efforts. .

In unity and appreciation, let's continue our march towards a safer and healthier future for all.

Linda Reinstein
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Sen. Jeff Merkley: "There is no excuse for putting profits over public health—it’s way past time we banned the importation and use of asbestos in manufacturing. We need to pass @RepBonamici’s and my Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act!"
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