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On December 19, the Teamsters union announced a national "strike" against Amazon.
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PBD Podcast team member on Teamsters strike: 'Threatening to disappoint kids on Christmas unless you get your demand'
Tom Ellsworth, a member of the Patrick Bet-David Podcast team, expressed concern over the timing of a strike by the Teamsters against Amazon.
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DISH Network agrees to supply employment documents following Labor Department lawsuit
The U.S. Department of Labor has reached a consent decree with DISH Network, requiring the company to provide its equal employment opportunity practices documentation for compliance review.
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Department of Labor conducts impact inspections at mines with safety concerns
The U.S. Department of Labor has reported the completion of impact inspections at 14 mines across various states in November 2024, resulting in the issuance of 162 violations and one safeguard.
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West Michigan taco restaurants ordered to pay $823K for labor law violations
A federal court has mandated that the owner of three West Michigan taco restaurants pay $823,326 to 177 workers.
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Labor department reports decline in fatal occupational injuries for 2023
The U.S. Department of Labor's Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health, Doug Parker, has commented on the Bureau of Labor Statistics' release of the 2023 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries.
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US and Mexico resolve labor rights dispute at Hidalgo manufacturer
The U.S. and Mexican governments have announced the resolution of a labor rights issue at Odisa Concrete Equipment, a manufacturer based in Hidalgo.
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Labor department grants $1.5M for Florida's fight against opioid crisis
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a grant of $1.5 million to Florida's Department of Commerce.
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Labor department awards $3.5M for training displaced Montana workers
The U.S. Department of Labor has allocated $3.5 million to the Montana Department of Labor and Industry.
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US awards $4M grant to tackle child labor in Tanzanian gold mines
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a $4 million cooperative agreement with Pact, an international development organization, to support Tanzania's efforts in combating child labor and improving working conditions in gold production.
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Department of Labor recovers $290K from Georgia hotel operator
The U.S. Department of Labor has successfully recovered $145,424 in back wages and an equivalent amount in liquidated damages for 95 employees of YK Murli LLC, which operates as Baymont Inn & Suites in Georgia.
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Department announces measures for sustainable future of job corps program
The Department of Labor has announced measures aimed at ensuring the long-term sustainability of the Job Corps program.
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Department of Labor settles with Amazon over workplace ergonomics nationwide
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a corporate-wide settlement with Amazon, aimed at improving ergonomic safety measures across the company's facilities nationwide.
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Minneapolis restaurants fined over $100K after labor law violations
Four Minneapolis restaurants, operating under shared ownership, are set to pay $105,784 in back wages, damages, and penalties following an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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Massachusetts contractor prohibited from retaliating against employees under new court order
The U.S. Department of Labor has secured a consent judgment that permanently prohibits a Massachusetts contractor from retaliating against employees.
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Massachusetts contractor barred from employee retaliation after labor department lawsuit
The U.S. Department of Labor has secured a consent judgment against Evolution Group Inc., a Massachusetts-based construction contractor, and its owners, Junior Moreira de Lima and Vitor Moreira.
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Labor department secures $125K settlement for unpaid overtime at Chicago area restaurants
The U.S. Department of Labor has secured a consent judgment and order in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, compelling D’Nuez Corp. and its owners, Antonio Rendon and Albino Rendon, to compensate 53 employees with...
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US Department of Labor fines solar contractor $288K for repeated safety violations
The U.S. Department of Labor has fined Sunrun Installation Services Inc., a solar panel and battery storage company based in Des Plaines, Illinois, $288,087 for safety violations.
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President Biden inducted into Department of Labor's Hall of Honor
Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su announced the induction of President Joe Biden into the U.S. Department of Labor’s Hall of Honor.
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Court orders Teriyaki Grill founder to compensate workers for unpaid overtime
The U.S. Department of Labor has secured a consent judgment and injunction against Mike Keim, the operator of six Teriyaki Grill locations in Utah.
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