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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has recently announced that it will be allocating over $44 million in funding to support rural development in various regions across the country. The funds are aimed at promoting economic growth in high-demand sectors and providing job training and services to underserved communities.
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Ongoing investigation into tragic death at Mar-Jac Poultry plant seeks employee cooperation
The ongoing investigation into the tragic death of a 16-year-old worker at the Mar-Jac Poultry plant in Hattiesburg has taken a critical turn. Federal authorities have reached out to current employees of the plant, urging them to cooperate in the probe. The U.S. Department of Labor is particularly interested in potential child labor law violations and workplace safety standards at the facility.
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McMahon: 'Workers today are struggling — and no amount of Bidenomics will change that'
Linda McMahon, chair of the America First Policy Institute, criticized the Biden administration's impact on the American workforce in a Labor Day opinion piece, citing high inflation, stagnating wages and restrictive labor policies.
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Briggs: 'Complying with safety standards is not optional'
The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration discovered a manufacturer in the Houston area did not rectify hazards from 2022, resulting in 16 repeat and serious violations along with $298,000 in penalties.
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Center for Democracy and Technology endorses three workplace bills
The Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT), an organization that aims to influence technology policy, announced Sept. 4 it is endorsing three bills introduced by Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa. The bills would establish regulations for workplace technologies CDT said can be harmful to employees.
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Su: “'The importance of their contributions to labor and changes in federal labor and immigration laws cannot be understated'
U.S. Department of Labor Acting Secretary Julie Su will induct sweatshop workers and LGBTQ+ trailblazers into the Department of Labor's Hall of Honor.
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National Association of Manufacturers disapproves of DOL proposal on overtime modifications
The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) has expressed concern that a proposed rule the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued for comments on Aug. 30 extending overtime protections to millions of salaried workers would add extra burdens and costs to an industry that is already dealing with challenges like workforce shortages, the business organization said in a press release.
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Donovan: 'NOX US is failing to meet their legal responsibility to provide employees with a safe and healthy work environment'
Following investigations by the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration, an Ohio-based vinyl tile manufacturer is facing additional federal penalties of $545,853 due to safety hazards at its Fostoria plant.
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AFPI says UAW leadership prioritizes political goals over member jobs amid EV mandate
The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) issued a report on Sept. 1 that accuses the United Auto Workers (UAW) leadership of prioritizing political objectives over the well-being of its members in what it says is the UAW's failure to oppose Biden Administration rules to shift auto manufacturing from gasoline-powered to electric vehicles.
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Minor: 'One worker suffered the deadly consequences of the company’s failures' in Texas
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration determined a Texas contractor subjected its employees to struck-by hazards that resulted in a crane collapse and the unfortunate death of an employee.
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Harbin: 'Every worker is empowered with the right to speak up'
The U.S. Department of Labor is pursuing the restoration of employment and owed wages from the manufacturer Tyler Pipe, which is accused of terminating an employee who raised concerns about safety.
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Mendelson: 'Settlement agreement with Rite Aid Corp. will significantly enhance safety'
Rite Aid Corporation has committed to establishing and executing a bloodborne pathogen safety program for its retail employees in all of its stores situated in New Jersey and New York.
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NFIB: 'Forty-two percent of small business owners (seasonally adjusted) reported job openings they could not fill'
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) said in a recent press release that 42% of small business owners said they had job openings that they were unable to fill.
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Looman: 'Online Wage and Hour Division seminars will provide employers and others with information about compliance'
For September, the Department of Labor has planned to conduct online seminars about recent regulatory changes for federal contractors.
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An: 'Employers like Steve Asmussen Stables who employ H-2B workers must comply with the law or face sanctions'
Following an investigation and subsequent legal proceedings by the U.S. Department of Labor, Steve Asmussen Stables, a horse trainer, has been instructed by the court to pay $205,000 in penalties and reimbursements.
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Tai: U.S., Mexico work 'to address existing labor violations and prevent new ones'
The United States and Mexico jointly declared a strategy to rectify rights violations at the Industrias del Interior (INISA) garment facility in the state of Aguascalientes.
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Dixon-Roderick: 'Amazon needs to do more to protect the safety and health of its employees'
During a recent inspection, federal inspectors once again identified ergonomic hazards and insufficient medical care that were endangering the safety and health of employees at an Amazon Fulfillment Center, specifically at a facility located in Logan Township.
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Ortiz: 'An employer’s pay practices must comply with federal laws that protect workers’ rights'
For 133 employees of an El Paso-based home healthcare services provider, the U.S. Department of Labor has successfully obtained more than $500,000 in back wages and damages.
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Tai: 'The government of Mexico has been an outstanding partner' in settling workers' rights abuses
The United States and Mexico have announced remediation plans to address a denial-of-rights case at a Mexico facility of Spain-based manufacturer Draxton, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.
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Eastmond: Downrite Engineering's 'failures before, during and after this tragedy are inexcusable'
In a January incident, the U.S. Department of Labor discovered deficiencies in safety measures by Downrite Engineering Corporation were a contributing factor to a diver's drowning during dredging work in a canal.
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