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Real average hourly earnings for all employees decrease 0.2% in January

Real average hourly earnings for all employees decreased 0.2 percent from December to January, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.


December job openings rates up in 10 states, down in 1; layoffs and discharges up in 7

Job openings rates increased in 10 states and the District of Columbia and decreased in 1 state on the last business day of December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.


CPI for all items rises 0.5% in January as shelter increases

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.5 percent in January on a seasonally adjusted basis, after increasing 0.1 percent in December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.


US Department of Labor awards $2.5M grant to promote human, labor rights in the international cut flower supply chains

The U.S. Department of Labor today announced an award of $2.5 million to support an initiative to assess and expand the successful Fair Food Program model with a pilot project to promote human and labor rights focused on cut flower farms in Chile, Mexico and South Africa.


US Department of Labor announces $4.25M award to advance global action against forced labor by supporting International Labor Organization

The U.S. Department of Labor today announced an award of $4.25 million to continue its efforts to end forced labor by supporting a global technical assistance project by the International Labor Organization, a United Nations’ agency seeking to advance social and economic justice by setting international labor standards and promoting rights at work.


US Department of Labor expands OSHA’s ability to protect all workers by certifying special visa applications to ensure effective enforcement

U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh joined Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health Doug Parker today to sign a memorandum that gives the Occupational Safety and Health Administration the authority to issue certifications in support of applications for U Nonimmigrant Status and T Nonimmigrant Status visas.


4 Florida men arrested in plot to kill Haitian president

U.S. federal law enforcement arrested two U.S. citizens and a legal permanent resident living in South Florida and one U.S. citizen living in Tampa on Feb. 14 on charges relating to their participation in the events leading to the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse on July 7, 2021.


New HSI facility expands capabilities to protect sensitive US military weapons, technology, intelligence

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) unveiled a federal facility yesterday for the Exodus Command Center South (EXCOM-South) and HSI’s National Academy for Advanced Training and Leadership. EXCOM-South expands capabilities to combat the illicit acquisition of sensitive U.S. military weapons, technology, and intelligence, and to dismantle unlawful procurement networks.


ERO San Francisco arrests 19 as part of nationwide operation

Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) San Francisco officers apprehended 19 unlawfully present noncitizens convicted of drug trafficking or possession offenses involving methamphetamine, fentanyl and heroin during a nationwide enforcement effort Jan. 23 through Feb. 6.


HSI launches new awareness campaign for digital romance scams on Valentine’s Day

As part of ongoing efforts to combat cyber crimes and online financial fraud, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) launched an awareness campaign yesterday – Valentine’s Day – to educate the public on dangers associated with online romance scams and how individuals can protect themselves and loved ones.


ERO Miami arrests 4 as part of nationwide operation

Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Miami officers apprehended four unlawfully present noncitizens convicted of drug trafficking or possession offenses involving methamphetamine, fentanyl and heroin during a nationwide enforcement effort Jan. 23 through Feb. 6.


Mexican citizen sentenced to 9 years for importing fentanyl after HSI Laredo investigation

A judge sentenced a Mexican citizen Feb. 10 to nine years in federal prison for conspiracy to import 28 pounds of fentanyl labeled as tomatoes.


HSI Laredo investigation leads to over 21 year sentence for Texas man over deadly human smuggling event

A federal judge sentenced a South Texas man to more than 21 years in federal prison on Feb. 10 for conspiracy to transport noncitizens resulting in death.


ERO Denver arrests 2 as part of nationwide operation

Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Denver officers apprehended 2 unlawfully present noncitizens convicted of drug trafficking or possession offenses involving methamphetamine and heroin during a nationwide enforcement effort Jan. 23 through Feb. 6.


ERO Los Angeles arrests 16 as part of nationwide operation

Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Los Angeles officers apprehended 16 unlawfully present noncitizens convicted of drug trafficking or possession offenses involving methamphetamine, fentanyl and heroin during a nationwide enforcement effort Jan. 23 through Feb. 6.


HSI announces Mariana Islands Border Enforcement Security Task Force

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) announced new border initiatives in cooperation with the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) on Feb. 10 and Guam on Feb. 13 to advance border security.


ERO Seattle arrests 3 as part of nationwide operation

Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Seattle officers apprehended three unlawfully present noncitizens convicted of drug trafficking or possession offenses involving methamphetamine, fentanyl and heroin during a nationwide enforcement effort Jan. 23 through Feb. 6.


ERO Dallas removes former Salvadoran officer for human rights violations

Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Dallas removed a former Salvadoran military officer from the United States on Feb. 10 for his role in human rights violations in his home country of El Salvador.


ERO New Orleans arrests 2 as part of a nationwide operation

Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) New Orleans officers apprehended two unlawfully present noncitizens convicted of drug trafficking or possession offenses involving methamphetamine, fentanyl and heroin during a nationwide enforcement effort Jan. 23 through Feb. 6.


ERO Salt Lake City arrests 6 as part of nationwide operation

Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Salt Lake City officers apprehended six unlawfully present noncitizens convicted of drug trafficking or possession offenses involving methamphetamine, fentanyl and heroin during a nationwide enforcement effort Jan. 23 through Feb. 6.