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Public press releases: U.S. Department of Labor publishes 95 in August

There were 95 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Labor in August.


US Department of Labor announces changes to OSHA's Severe Violator, Enforcement Program to strengthen enforcement, improve compliance

News Release: WASHINGTON - To strengthen enforcement and improve compliance with workplace safety standards and reduce worker injuries and illnesses, the U.S. Department of Labor is expanding the criteria for placement in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Severe Violator Enforcement Program.


Senator Murray Fights Back Against Republicans’ National Abortion Ban

News Release: (Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, took to the Senate floor to fight back against the Republican national abortion ban introduced by Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) yesterday. In the speech, Senator Murray promised to fight this bill every step of the way and to stand up for everyone’s right to control their own bodies and make their own medical decisions.


How politicians on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee dealt with bills on Sept. 14

There was activity on four bills related to the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee on Sept. 14.


US Department of Labor seeks nominations for 2023 ERISA Advisory Council

News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration is seeking nominations to fill five, three-year vacancies on the Advisory Council on Employee Welfare and Pension Benefit Plans, known as the ERISA Advisory Council. Nominations must be submitted by Oct. 3, 2022.


Senator Murray Pushes for Stronger Response to Monkeypox

News Release: (Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), led a hearing on the federal response to the monkeypox outbreak.


14 press releases published in August by Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions

There were 14 press releases published by the Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions in August.


Labor Statistics Bureau set to publish a new notice on Sept. 15

There is one release scheduled to be published on Sept. 15.


There was activity on three bills related to the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee on Sept. 13.


There was activity on two bills related to the Education and Labor Committee on Sept. 13.


US Department of Labor, Ryan Companies US Inc. promote workplace safety, health at Lakewood Ranch multi-family project

News Release: BRADENTON, FL - The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration signed a strategic partnership with Ryan Companies US Inc. to promote worker safety and health during construction of the Lakewood Ranch multi-family housing project in Bradenton.



US Department of Labor recognizes Owens Corning manufacturer site for workplace safety, health excellence with ‘Star’ designation

News Release: Participant: Owens Corning 5201 Bannock St. Denver, Colorado Description: The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has designated Owens Corning’s asphalt plant in Denver as a “Star" in the agency’s Voluntary Protection Program. OSHA has approved 15 Owens Corning ...


Murray Leads 29 Senators in Urging Biden Admin to Strengthen Privacy Protections for Women Seeking Reproductive Health Care

News Release: Dear Secretary Becerra: Since the Supreme Court’s decision to strip away the constitutional right to abortion, patients across the country have lost access to reproductive health care, and providers have scrambled to adapt to the immense confusion, fear, and upheaval this ruling has caused. In some...



The US Labor Department published a two page proposed rule on Sept. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Sen. Murray Statement on Republicans’ National Abortion Ban: “Chilling”

News Release: (Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), issued the following statement on Senate Republicans’ introduction of a federal ban on abortion.



US Department of Labor secures $1.8M for 478 Massachusetts construction workers through contempt litigation in federal court

News Release: BOSTON - As a result of lengthy civil contempt litigation by the U.S. Department of Labor against two Massachusetts construction companies and their officers, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts has approved the distribution of $1.8 million from court-ordered real estate sales and additional funds to 478 workers who were employed by Force Corp., AB Construction Group Inc., Juliano Fernandes and Anderson dos Santos.


US Department of Labor report finds Dominican Republic’s sugar industry workers face unsafe, unfair working conditions; enforcement challenges

News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced publication of its seventh report detailing ongoing concerns about egregious working conditions and labor law enforcement challenges in the Dominican Republic’s sugar industry.