Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry Announces Grant To Retrain Veterans

The Department of Labor and Industry recently announced a grant in the amount of $311,000 to help retrain veterans for welding jobs. The grant, which will be used by the Steamfitters Local, will fund the Returning Veterans Welding Program, which is scheduled to start in the fall. The veterans will receive 96 hours of beginner welding training during an eight-week period.

An article covering the program in detail can be found on the Pittsburgh Post Gazette website:

http://www.pittsburghpostgazette.com/pg/09147/972933-407.stm

Anyone interested in applying for a position in the Returning Veterans Welding Program should contact Steamfitters Local at 800-253-6960 or 412-381-1133

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Brian P. Bronson, Michael V. Quatrini Receive Certification to Represent Veterans in VA Disability Claims

Quatrini Raffety attorneys Brian P. Bronson and Michael V. Quatrini were recently certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs to represent veterans in cases for disability compensation.

Weight of Combat Gear Causing Increased Injuries in Military Veterans

A February 1, 2009 article in The Washington Post entitled "Weight of Combat Gear Is Taking Toll," discusses the significant increase in orthopedic muscle and bone injuries due to the weight of combat gear. The Army, which reported 257,000 acute orthopedic injuries last year, is studying the effects of the heavy gear and investing in lighter versions of the gear, which can weigh anywhere from 60 to 150 pounds.

Read the entire story on the Washington Post website:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/31/AR2009013101717_pf.html

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