Examines the Federal system to protect nuclear industry employees who raise safety concerns. Reviews interviews with industry & federal government officials, recent Labor Dept. rulings related to whistleblower (WB) complaints, pertinent sections of the ERA & other statutes, the CFR, & NRC's & Labor's guidance & policy directives on WB investigations & other processes. Discusses how NRC & Labor have implemented Federal processes to protect WB, whether rulings on protected activities have had any effect on industry's ability to manage its workforce & comply with NRC regulations, & whether abuse of the Federal WB protection system exists.