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News Release: LUZERNE, PA - Despite the dangers of falls - a leading cause of construction industry deaths - a Strasburg framing contractor ignored federal workplace standards and exposed workers to falls as high as 14 feet while working at a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation facility.

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US Department of Labor cites New York agricultural products manufacturer after worker's partial grain silo engulfment
US Department of Labor cites New York agricultural products manufacturer
after worker's partial grain silo engulfment

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US Department of Labor, McCarthy Building Companies to promote workplace safety, health at University of Georgia Poultry Science Complex
US Department of Labor, McCarthy Building Companies to promote
workplace safety, health at University of Georgia Poultry Science Complex

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US Department of Labor issues ‘Fair Recruitment Guidance’ as part of multi-agency effort to promote ethical recruitment of temporary migrant workers
US Department of Labor issues ‘Fair Recruitment Guidance’ as part of multi-agency effort to promote ethical recruitment of temporary migrant workers

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United States seeks Mexico’s review of alleged freedom of association, collective bargaining violations at Teksid Hierro facility
United States seeks Mexico’s review of alleged freedom of association, collective bargaining violations at Teksid Hierro facility

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US Department of Labor issues ‘Fair Recruitment Guidance’ as part of multi-agency effort to promote ethical recruitment of temporary migrant workers
US Department of Labor issues ‘Fair Recruitment Guidance’ as part of multi-agency effort to promote ethical recruitment of temporary migrant workers

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US Department of Labor announces inaugural Enterprise Data Strategy, harnessing data to advance opportunity, equity for nation’s workers
US Department of Labor announces inaugural Enterprise Data Strategy, harnessing data to advance opportunity, equity for nation’s workers

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US Department of Labor recovers nearly $9K in back wages as Lake City senior assisted living facility denies overtime, wrongly terminates worker
US Department of Labor recovers nearly $9K in back wages as Lake City senior assisted living facility denies overtime, wrongly terminates worker

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US Department of Labor cites Robbinsville frozen food manufacturer after investigation into worker’s fatal fall from scissor lift
US Department of Labor cites Robbinsville frozen food manufacturer after investigation into worker’s fatal fall from scissor lift

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US Department of Labor recovers $276K in back wages from North Carolina pizza chain that denied minimum wage, overtime to 63 workers
US Department of Labor recovers $276K in back wages from North Carolina pizza chain that denied minimum wage, overtime to 63 workers

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US Department of Labor, West Texas Safety Training Center renew alliance, commit to keeping Permian Basin workers safe
US Department of Labor, West Texas Safety Training Center renew alliance, commit to keeping Permian Basin workers safe

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US Labor Department announces alliance with Kansas City Electrical Apprenticeship and Training Committee to promote workplace safety
US Labor Department announces alliance with Kansas City Electrical Apprenticeship and Training Committee to promote workplace safety

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Statement by Secretary Walsh on the International Labor Organization’s recognition of occupational safety, health as a fundamental right
Statement by Secretary Walsh on the International Labor Organization’s recognition of occupational safety, health as a fundamental right

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Federal court sentences former Wisconsin union president who embezzled $219K from employee benefit plan, union funds to 8 months home confinement
Federal court sentences former Wisconsin union president who embezzled $219K from employee benefit plan, union funds to 8 months home confinement

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US Department of Labor awards more than $18M in grants to address disparities in delivery of unemployment benefits, services in 7 states
US Department of Labor awards more than $18M in grants to address disparities in delivery of unemployment benefits, services in 7 states

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US Department of Labor issues guidance, announces FY22 funding allotments for state foreign labor certification activities
US Department of Labor issues guidance, announces FY22 funding allotments for state foreign labor certification activities

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Walsh: Some workers 'afraid to speak up' due to fear of losing their jobs
U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh commended the International Labor Organization for its recognition of the right to a safe and healthy working environment.

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Federal judge finds Michigan home healthcare provider liable for $93K in overtime back wages, damages to 23 workers
Federal judge finds Michigan home healthcare provider liable for $93K in overtime back wages, damages to 23 workers

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US Department of Labor takes action to reduce miners’ exposure to silica dust as work continues on an improved health standard
US Department of Labor takes action to reduce miners’ exposure to silica dust as work continues on an improved health standard

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Court sentences Ohio businessman to 2 years in prison for failing to forward federal payroll taxes, stealing workers’ healthcare contributions
Court sentences Ohio businessman to 2 years in prison for failing to forward federal payroll taxes, stealing workers’ healthcare contributions

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