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US Department of Labor hosts online roundtable to promote safety; prevent sexual assault, harassment in the trucking industry
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US Department of Labor initiatives promote ‘safety’ of industry workers’ wages, employer compliance during National Construction Safety Week

US Department of Labor initiatives promote ‘safety’ of industry workers’ wages, employer compliance during National Construction Safety Week
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Local 783 Plan to Receive SFA

Local 783 Plan to Receive SFA
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Local 681 Plan to Receive SFA

Local 681 Plan to Receive SFA
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Trucking Employees Plan to Receive SFA

Trucking Employees Plan to Receive SFA
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Foxx Joins Jacobs in Protecting School Choice

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

Food Employers Labor Relations Association and United Food and Commercial Workers (FELRA) Pension Plan to Receive SFA
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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 awards $20M in funding to help workers overcome barriers to equitable access to states’ unemployment insurance systems
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US Department of Labor seeks public comment on proposed extension to Trade Adjustment Assistance Program Reserve Funding Request form

US Department of Labor seeks public comment on proposed extension to Trade Adjustment Assistance Program Reserve Funding Request form
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Worker suffers arm amputation from brick crushing machine with previously identified defect, employer failed to repair deficiency

Worker suffers arm amputation from brick crushing machine with previously identified defect, employer failed to repair deficiency
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St. Louis steel manufacturer lowers injury rates by investing in safety training, equipment to protect workers on the job

St. Louis steel manufacturer lowers injury rates by investing in safety training, equipment to protect workers on the job
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“CONFIRMATION” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on May 4

“CONFIRMATION“ was published in the Senate section on page S2341 on May 4
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8 notices published in week ending May 7 by Labor Department

There were eight notices published by the Labor Department in week ending May 7, according to the Federal Register.
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Yang: Unemployed offer 'wealth of talent' often hidden from employers

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.
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US Department of Labor, stakeholders sign partnership to train, protect workers from construction hazards at Wisconsin Center Expansion project

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.
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What did Labor Department publish on May 6?

The US Labor Department published a one page proposed rule on May 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Walsh: Women 'are entitled to feel safe in their workplace'

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.
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May 6: Bill H.R.7687 introduced, referred to Education and Labor committee

This bill is sponsored by Rep. Dean Phillips.
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Federal court orders four Rhode Island medical practices, owners to pay $175K in wages, damages to 103 underpaid employees

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.
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Labor Department publishes notice on May 6

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