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News Release: COLUMBUS, GA – HPPE LLC must meet exacting standards to manufacture pharmaceutical-related products, but an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has found serious hazards that could impact the safety and health of its employees.
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US Department of Labor to host webinar for teens, parents, employers, educators on how federal, state laws protect Pennsylvania’s teen workers

News Release: PHILADELPHIA – As millions of teens enter the summer seasonal workforce, the U.S. Department of Labor has scheduled a webinar for teens, parents, employers and educators to review how federal and state laws protect teen workers. The virtual event will be held Thursday, May 27 from 9 to 11 a.m.
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OSHA’s strategic partnership with Holder Construction, Georgia Tech results in improved workplace safety conditions and increased involvement from workers with their safety

News Release: ATLANTA – Since 1998, the U.S. Department of Labor has maintained the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Strategic Partnership Program. More than 850 partnerships have been formed to date, covering more than 31,300 employers and 2.5 million workers nationwide – with the goal of improving safety during large construction projects.
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Secretary Walsh, Murray, Scott Stress Importance of Child Care Proposal in American Families Plan

News Release: (Washington, D.C.) - Today, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Congressman Robert C. “Bobby" Scott (D-VA), Chair of the House Education and Labor Committee, were joined by U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Marty Walsh at a press event to highlight the urgent need for Congress to enact the child care proposal in the American Families Plan.
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OSHA issues a notice of informal hearing to discuss updates to the agency's Hazard Communication Standard

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued a notice of informal hearing on the agency's Hazard Communication Standard (HCS).
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US Department of Labor announces OSHA rule proposal to clarify handrail, stair rail system requirements in general industry Walking-Working Surfaces standard

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is proposing updates in the handrail and stair rail system requirements for its general industry, Walking-Working Surfaces standard.
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@EdLaborGOP Calls Out Biden Administration for Child Trafficking Crisis at the Border

News Release: Following a briefing from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Education and Labor Committee Republican Members, led by Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC), sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Department of Health and Human Services ...
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OSHA's strategic partnership with Holder Construction, Georgia Tech results in improved workplace safety conditions and increased involvement from workers with their safety

News Release: ATLANTA - Since 1998, the U.S. Department of Labor has maintained the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Strategic Partnership Program. More than 850 partnerships have been formed to date, covering more than 31,300 employers and 2.5 million workers nationwide - with the goal of improving safety during large construction projects.
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What did Labor Department publish on May 19?

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on May 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Notice published on May 19 by Labor Department

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on May 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Labor Department publishes notice on May 19

The US Labor Department published a three page notice on May 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Notice published by Labor Department on May 19

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on May 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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What did Labor Department publish on May 19?

The US Labor Department published a five page notice on May 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Notice published on May 19 by Labor Department

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on May 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Labor Department publishes notice on May 19

The US Labor Department published a three page notice on May 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Owens Opening Statement at Hearing on Supporting Homeless and Foster Students

News Release: Today, Republican Leader of the Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee Burgess Owens (R-UT) delivered the following opening statement, as prepared for delivery, at a hearing on supporting students experiencing foster care and homelessness...
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@EdLaborGOP Presses Cardona on Critical Race Theory

News Release: Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) led a letter, signed by every Republican Committee Member, to Education Secretary Miguel Cardona voicing strong objection to the Education Department’s proposed priorities on the American History and Civics Education programs.
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Schumer, Murray Lead Senate Democrats in Voting to Undo Anti-Worker Trump Administration EEOC Rule

News Release: (Washington, D.C.) - Today, the Senate voted 50-48, to pass a Congressional Review Act resolution of disapproval undoing the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) “conciliation" rule, which made it easier for employers to delay or deny justice to workers who have experienced discrimination...
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In Hearing, Chair Murray Argues for Making Paid Leave “A Right for All, Not a Privilege for Some”

News Release: (Washington, D.C.) - Today, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, held the first HELP Committee hearing solely on paid leave since 2007, and pushed for the United States to finally join nearly every other developed country in the world...
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OSHA finds three California contractors failed to conduct inspections, identify hazards in investigation of fatal incident at Agua Caliente Casino

News Release: CATHEDRAL CITY, CA – Just a month after the new Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City opened, a metal gate near the casino’s loading dock collapsed, crushing a 41-year-old construction worker under its 3,000-pound weight.
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