The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has transitioned from traditional desk phones to calling software utilized on employees' laptops. The union representing EPA employees has raised concerns about potential safety issues related to this change, particularly during emergencies. Justin Chen, president of the largest EPA employee union, stated that the software intended to manage 9-1-1 geolocation is reportedly not functioning correctly.
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EPA's Transition to Calling Software Raises Union Concerns Over 9-1-1 Functionality
The EPA has replaced desk phones with calling software on laptops, prompting safety concerns from the employee union. Union president Justin Chen indicated that the software designed for 9-1-1 geolocation may not be working properly.
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EPA replaced employee desk phones with calling software. The union says 9-1-1 doesn’t work correctly
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EPA's Transition to Calling Software Raises Union Concerns Over 9-1-1 Functionality