We’re emerging from a global pandemic. Americans’ perspectives on how and where people work are fundamentally changing. Policymakers in Washington are deliberating about clean energy and climate initiatives that may refocus the research priorities at the DOE national laboratories. Lab Director Mike Witherell offered his thoughts recently on the Lab’s directions and most urgent challenges. … [Read more...]
Lab Closed at Midnight Tonight (August 24) Due to Severe Weather Conditions
Dear colleagues, Due to the high fire danger and the probability of lightning strikes in the East Bay hills overnight, all Lab sites will be closed to almost all personnel beginning at midnight tonight and will remain in a curtailed operational state through Monday, August 24. Only fire, emergency services, life safety, and designated Operations personnel will be permitted on site. If you are … [Read more...]
Follow Up to August 4 Town Hall
Colleagues, Thank you for joining us yesterday at the town hall. More than 1,460 people attended, and it was clear that many of you would like more information about the Lab’s long term plans for bringing people back to our worksites. We are never able to get to everyone’s questions in real time, so I want to take this opportunity to further expand on this important topic. We want you to have … [Read more...]
Recent Federal Immigration Actions
Dear Colleagues, As you may have heard, the White House on Monday evening issued a proclamation that could impact several nonimmigrant temporary work visas for individuals of all foreign nationalities. This is the latest in a recent series of federal immigration actions with potential effects on the Lab’s research and its people. First and foremost, we want to reiterate how much we value … [Read more...]
Health self-screening process
Colleagues, Now more than ever, it’s clear that the choices each of us makes affect not only our own health and safety but also the health and safety of those around us. We can all be proud that during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have established measures that have helped keep Berkeley Lab’s people healthy. In alignment with orders from the Alameda County and City of Berkeley public health … [Read more...]