Bladder cancer

The government has accepted that bladder cancer is an occupational disease, thanks to campaigning by print union GPMU. Lobbying by the union persuaded health and safety minister Nick Brown to have official guidance redrafted. A new clause, drawn up in consultation with the GPMU, acknowledges that inks and dyes used in the printing industry can contain chemicals known to cause bladder cancer. The union is advising members diagnosed with bladder cancer to contact their local benefits agency.