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PBGC Approves SFA Application for Sheet Metal Workers Plan
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PBGC Approves SFA Application for Freight Drivers Local 557 Plan
PBGC Approves SFA Application for Freight Drivers Local 557 Plan
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US Department of Labor announces final rule to improve H-2A visa program
US Department of Labor announces final rule to improve H-2A visa program
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US Department of Labor announces $80M funding opportunity to help train, expand, diversify nursing workforce; address shortage of nurses
US Department of Labor announces $80M funding opportunity to help train, expand, diversify nursing workforce; address shortage of nurses
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US Department of Labor awards $10.5M in grants to provide training, promote mine safety, health in 45 states, territories
News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of $10.5 million in grants to organizations in 43 states, Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands to provide safety and health training designed to reduce and prevent mining workers’ injuries and illnesses.
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US Department of Labor sues Alexandria federal contractor for allegedly firing disabled worker seeking reasonable accommodation
News Release: ALEXANDRIA, VA - The U.S. Department of Labor has filed a lawsuit against a cybersecurity provider and federal contractor in Alexandria after an investigation found the employer allegedly fired an employee with a disability for having a disability and requesting a reasonable accommodation.
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US Department of Labor awards $985K to fund mine safety awareness, education, training in key mining industry states
News Release: WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of $985,284 in grants to support the development and delivery of education and training by 10 organizations that will help identify, avoid and prevent unsafe working conditions in, and around the nation’s mines.
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“Senate” published by the Congressional Record in the Daily Digest section on Jan. 2, 2013
The Congressional Record published “Senate” in the Daily Digest section on Jan. 2, 2013.
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US Department of Labor cites Missouri Contractor in fatal Dudley trench collapse
News Release: DUDLEY, MO ‒ A federal workplace safety investigation alleges that a Dexter construction contractor might have prevented a pipelayer’s fatal injuries in a trench collapse on April 8, 2022, if the company had used trench safety protection measures as required by law.
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Labor Department discusses Notice of Withdrawal of Proposed Exemptions on Oct. 5
The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Oct. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Court orders Chesapeake healthcare company that retaliated against workers, obstructed investigation to pay $703K in overtime back wages, damages
News Release: CHESAPEAKE, VA - The U.S. Department of Labor has obtained a default judgment to recover $703,609 in back wages and liquidated damages for 38 employees denied overtime pay by a Chesapeake home healthcare company and its owner who also retaliated against workers for cooperating with federal investigators.
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US Department of Labor, UniFirst reach agreement to resolve alleged gender-based pay discrimination at New Kensington facility
News Release: NEW KENSINGTON, PA - The U.S. Department of Labor has entered into an early resolution conciliation agreement with one of the nation’s largest uniform providers to pay $104,568, in back pay and interest to 37 former and current female employees in the company’s New Kensington production facility to resolve alleged pay discrimination identified in a routine audit.
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Murray: 'I’m glad we were able to confirm this highly qualified nominee to this important position'
Sen. Patty Muray, D-Wash., applauded the Senate confirmation of Lisa Gomez by a 49-36 vote to serve as assistant secretary of Labor for the Employee Benefits Security Administration.
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Congressional Record publishes “EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.” in the House section on Jan. 3, 2013
“EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC.“ was published in the House section on page H7589 on Jan. 3, 2013
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What releases are upcoming from the Employment and Training Administration on Oct. 7
There is one release scheduled to be published on Oct. 7.
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US Department of Labor awards $985K to fund mine safety awareness, education, training in key mining industry states
US Department of Labor awards $985K to fund mine safety awareness, education, training in key mining industry states
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US Department of Labor announces selection of OSHA Training Institute Education Centers
US Department of Labor announces selection of OSHA Training Institute Education Centers
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READOUT: At US Department of Labor, Workers’ Voice Summit stresses collaboration in addressing workers’ rights concerns
READOUT: At US Department of Labor, Workers’ Voice Summit stresses collaboration in addressing workers’ rights concerns
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US Department of Labor finds Trenton contractor again exposing workers to falls, this time at Mahwah, Upper Saddle River, River Vale work sites
US Department of Labor finds Trenton contractor again exposing workers to falls, this time at Mahwah, Upper Saddle River, River Vale work sites
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US Department of Labor awards $2M grant to help improve labor conditions, prevent forced, child labor in Uzbekistan’s cotton industry
US Department of Labor awards $2M grant to help improve labor conditions, prevent forced, child labor in Uzbekistan’s cotton industry
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