News and reports from the Department of Labor.

News Release: Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (NC-05) cosigned Congressman Chris Jacobs’ (NY-27) letter to Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona on a proposed rule change to the Charter Schools Program that would limit school choice access for families. The letter was cosigned by 21 other Members of Congress.

Food Employers Labor Relations Association and United Food and Commercial Workers (FELRA) Pension Plan to Receive SFA

US Department of Labor awards $20M in funding to help workers overcome barriers to equitable access to states’ unemployment insurance systems

US Department of Labor seeks public comment on proposed extension to Trade Adjustment Assistance Program Reserve Funding Request form

Worker suffers arm amputation from brick crushing machine with previously identified defect, employer failed to repair deficiency

St. Louis steel manufacturer lowers injury rates by investing in safety training, equipment to protect workers on the job

“CONFIRMATION“ was published in the Senate section on page S2341 on May 4

There were eight notices published by the Labor Department in week ending May 7, according to the Federal Register.

The U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission held an online roundtable to address challenges workers reentering the workforce after unemployment face.

News Release: MILWAUKEE - The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration , Wisconsin On-Site Safety and Health Consultation Program, Gilbane Building Co., C.D. Smith Construction and labor unions are partnering to protect worker safety and health at the Wisconsin Center Expansion project in Milwaukee.

The US Labor Department published a one page proposed rule on May 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

An online roundtable by the U.S. Department of Labor raised awareness of sexual assault and harassment in the trucking industry, with discussions around how stakeholders can ensure safe, inclusive work environments.

This bill is sponsored by Rep. Dean Phillips.

News Release: PROVIDENCE, RI - Four Ocean State medical facilities in Providence and West Greenwich, and their owner and operator, will pay $175,000 in back wages and liquidated damages to 103 employees to resolve violations of federal overtime requirements, after an investigation and litigation by the U.S. Department of Labor. The employer will also pay $50,000 in civil money penalties.

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on May 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.