The fourth annual Safety, Security, and Sustainability Fair on Thursday is not only an enjoyable way to spend time, but it supports the Lab’s Emergency Management and Sustainability programs. Safety of our people and community, Security of our property and assets, and Sustainability of our environment are the three building blocks of the fair. The fair, located in the cafeteria parking … [Read more...]
New Site Security Chief Announced
Dear LBNL Colleagues, I am pleased to announce that David von Damm will join the Lab to head up our security efforts as the LBNL Site Security Chief on May 6. David comes to the Lab with more than 19 years of progressive responsibility and experience in security, most recently in Homeland Security at the Oakland International Airport where he served as the Federal Security Director, overseeing … [Read more...]
Personnel Accountability Drill Thursday at 8:30 a.m.
On Thursday, April 11 at 8:30 a.m., Lab employees, affiliates, and contractors will receive a simultaneous email from the emergency LabAlert system and a text message for those who have registered a mobile device. The drill will send the text and email messages at the same time to test the capacity of the communications systems. There will be no phone alerts as part of this drill. The messages … [Read more...]
Cafeteria Lobby Refresh Completed
The Lab’s cafeteria lobby has an updated look, welcoming guests and employees with large screen monitors that provide information about the Lab’s scientific work, displaying highlights from the Lab’s six scientific areas. The lobby refresh also includes comfortable seating that provides a place to sit while waiting for colleagues or visitors. Due to earthquake guidelines, the furniture has … [Read more...]
One-Day Strike Planned for Wednesday, April 10; Expect Changes to Gate Access and Shuttle Services
The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Union (AFSCME), SX and EX bargaining units, and the University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE), RX and TX bargaining units, have notified the University of California of intent to conduct a UC-system-wide one day strike on Wednesday, April 10. Approximately 68 Berkeley Lab employees are members of the AFSCME SX … [Read more...]