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US Department of Labor cites Swainsboro pillow manufacturer for 7 repeat, 4 serious violations; proposes $190K in penalties
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US Department of Labor cites metal buildings' manufacturer for willfully exposing employees to amputation hazards following worker's serious injury

US Department of Labor cites metal buildings' manufacturer for willfully exposing employees to amputation hazards following worker's serious injury
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Determinations Regarding Eligiblity To Apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance discussed on June 14 by Labor Department

The US Labor Department published a three page notice on June 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Safeguarding legal paths for migrant workers a 'powerful way to address critical labor needs here'

The U.S. Departments of Labor (DOL) and State (DOS) joined with the U.S. Agency for International Development to issue guidelines on protecting the rights and preventing abuse of migrant workers in the U.S.
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US Department of Labor cites Robbinsville frozen food manufacturer, after investigation into worker’s fatal fall from scissor lift

News Release: ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - A U.S. Department of Labor investigation into the fatal fall of a contractor at a Robbinsville frozen food manufacturer identified a wide range of potentially fatal workplace hazards at CJ TMI Manufacturing America LLC, leading the department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration to issue the employer citations for 36 violations and propose $368,513 in penalties.
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Agency Information Collection Activities; Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories discussed on June 14 by Labor Department

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on June 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Foxx to DOL Secretary Walsh: “We will not endorse more of the same policies that have been failing our country.”

News Release: Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) delivered the following remarks, as prepared for delivery, at a hearing to hold Labor Secretary Marty Walsh accountable for his department’s predatory behavior towards job creators and American workers...
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Bills addressed by Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee on June 14

There was activity on five bills related to the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee on June 14.
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Murray Leads HELP Committee to Advancing Key Steps to Address Formula Crisis in Bipartisan Package

News Release: (Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, released the following statement on the HELP Committee voting to pass a bipartisan deal, which included policies to respond to the formula crisis which she worked with Senator Casey (D-PA), Senator Burr (R-NC), and others to pass as part of the FDA Safety and Landmark Advancements (FDASLA) Act.
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Murray, Cantwell, Casey Call on FTC to Investigate Price Gouging of Infant Formula

News Release: (Washington, D.C.) - Today, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Commerce Committee, and Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chair of the Senate HELP Subcommittee on Children and Families, urged...
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Senator Murray Lands Historic Bipartisan Agreement to Allow Drug Importation from Canada

News Release: (Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, released the following statement on the HELP Committee voting to pass a bipartisan deal to establish safe drug importation from Canada which she negotiated as part of the FDA Safety and Landmark Advancements (FDASLA) Act.
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US Department of Labor reminds Great Lakes region’s employers that workers need protection from dangers of heat illness: indoors, outdoors

News Release: CHICAGO - As Midwest temperatures rise, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration reminds employers and workers not to ignore the dangers of working in hot weather - indoors and out - and remember “Water. Rest. Shade." can be the difference between ending the workday safely or suffering serious injuries or worse.
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Labor Department discusses Investigations Regarding Eligiblity To Apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance on June 14

The US Labor Department published a one page notice on June 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Murray Leads HELP Committee in Advancing Historic Bipartisan Bills to Lower Drug Costs, Strengthen Workers’ Retirement Security, More

News Release: (Washington, D.C.) - Today, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee-led by Chair Patty Murray (D-WA)-advanced five bipartisan bills out of committee, including the most comprehensive Food and Drug Administration (FDA) legislation the committee has considered in years, which...
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US Department of Labor recovers $106K in back wages for 16 Harrisburg restaurant workers after finding minimum wage, overtime pay violations

News Release: HARRISBURG, NC - A U.S. Department of Labor investigation has recovered $106,613 in back wages and liquidated damages for 16 workers after finding a Harrisburg restaurant’s pay practices denied them federally required minimum wage and overtime pay.
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Public press releases: U.S. Department of Labor publishes 93 in May

There were 93 press releases published by the U.S. Department of Labor in May.
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How politicians on Education and Labor Committee dealt with bills on June 14

There was activity on two bills related to the Education and Labor Committee on June 14.
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Violations found at five locations prompt Wendy’s franchisee to take corrective actions at its 83 Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey restaurants

News Release: ALLENTOWN, PA - A Wendy’s restaurant franchisee who endangered minor-aged workers and permitted them to work more hours than the law allows at five Pennsylvania locations has taken steps to correct those violations, and to ensure future compliance at all of the restaurants it operates in Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey.
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Foxx, Burr Continue to Demand Answers from Cardona about FSA Data Breach

News Release: Today, House Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee Republican Leader Richard Burr (R-NC) sent a third letter to Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona regarding the alarming breach of security and privacy violations of prospective college students.
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