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A U.S. Department of Labor investigation revealed that improperly stored hazardous chemicals were responsible for a fire at the Bio-Lab Inc. facility in Conyers.
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Morton Salt's Weeks Island Mine and Mill removed from violation list
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a significant development concerning Morton Salt Inc.'s Weeks Island Mine and Mill in New Iberia, Louisiana.
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Labor Secretary begins 'America at Work' tour in Pennsylvania
U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer commenced her nationwide "America at Work" listening tour in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, on April 5, 2025.
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Department of Labor cites contractor for repeated safety violations
The U.S. Department of Labor has issued citations to Wilkes-Barre roofing contractor Luis Alberto-Reyna Avila for putting workers at risk of falls and other safety hazards at a job site in Lackawanna County.
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Labor Department fines roofing contractor for serious safety violations
The U.S. Department of Labor has levied citations against roofing contractor Bacilio Rios Almanza for safety violations involving fall hazards in Appleton.
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Missouri contractor agrees to $290,000 settlement after worker's fatal fall
The U.S. Department of Labor announced a resolution with John Troyer, a Jamesport roofing contractor, following a federal investigation into a fatal fall involving a young worker in March 2023.
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U.S. Labor Department grants $2M to aid Boeing layoffs in Washington
The U.S. Department of Labor has allocated $2 million to help workers in Washington State who have been laid off as part of Boeing's nationwide workforce reductions.
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Secretary of Labor responds to March 2025 jobs report
U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer commented on the March 2025 Employment Situation Report, acknowledging the economic growth observed this month.
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Chavez-DeRemer to launch 'America at Work' listening tour nationwide
U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer is set to embark on a nationwide "America at Work" listening tour.
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Funds allocated for North Carolina mill workers impacted by layoffs
The U.S. Department of Labor has allocated an additional $2 million to support North Carolina workers affected by the shutdown of Pactiv Evergreen's paper mill in Canton and cuts at its Waynesville location.
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Enrollment halted at two Maine Job Corps centers due to rising costs
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a halt to new enrollment at the Penobscot Job Corps Center and the Loring Job Corps Center located in Maine.
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Julia Pollak named chief economist at US Department of Labor
The US Department of Labor has appointed Julia Pollak as its new Chief Economist.
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US Department of Labor awards additional $2.5M for Maui wildfire recovery
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced an additional $2.5 million in funding to support disaster-relief jobs and training services for communities affected by the wildfires on Maui, Hawaii.
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Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week emphasizes workplace hazard education
The 2025 Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week commenced at Iowa State University, marking a significant annual event aimed at educating the agriculture industry about safety hazards.
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Department of Labor funds job skills training after Kentucky layoffs
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a grant of $1,776,938 aimed at supporting employment and training services for individuals affected by layoffs at Daicel Safety Systems America in Beaver Dam, Kentucky.
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SeaWorld cited after trainer injury involving killer whale
In September 2024, a trainer at SeaWorld's Orlando theme park was injured during a training session with a killer whale.
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U.S. Department of Labor seeks applications for HIRE Vets Medallion Award
The U.S. Department of Labor is currently accepting applications for the 2025 HIRE Vets Medallion Award, with a submission deadline set for April 30, 2025.
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Keith E. Sonderling confirmed as deputy secretary by US Department of Labor
The U.S. Department of Labor has confirmed Keith E. Sonderling as the 38th Deputy Secretary of Labor.
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Labor Department awards $793K for Tennessee storm recovery
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a supplemental award of $793,000 to Tennessee.
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Lori Chavez-DeRemer becomes US Secretary of Labor after Senate confirmation
Lori Chavez-DeRemer was sworn in as the 30th U.S. Secretary of Labor after a bipartisan Senate confirmation vote of 67-32.
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