The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has reversed previous layoffs, reinstating hundreds of health and safety officials at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). This decision comes after a lengthy advocacy effort by unions and representatives, leading to the reemployment of workers who were put on leave during the Trump administration. Nearly 900 employees are expected to return to their positions, bringing much-needed support to workplace safety research. The reinstatement has been celebrated as a major victory by the National Nurses United (NNU) and other labor organizations, emphasizing the importance of adequate staffing in maintaining workplace safety standards.