News from May 2010
By Labor Gazette | May 6, 2010
News Release: WASHINGTON – Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis today issued the following statement regarding Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: "As your secretary of labor, it is an honor to commemorate and celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
By Labor Gazette | May 6, 2010
News Release: ARLINGTON, Va. – The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration today announced it plans to hold two public hearings, two public forums and a public comment period as part of its overall federal investigation into the April 5 explosion at the Upper Big Branch Mine in Raleigh County, W.Va.
By Labor Gazette | May 6, 2010
News Release: ARLINGTON, Va. – The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration today announced that six underground coal mines in Kentucky received numerous citations and closure orders by federal inspectors as a result of the nationwide impact inspections that took place last month. Each of these ...
By Labor Gazette | May 6, 2010
News Release: SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending May 1, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 444,000, a decrease of 7,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 451,000. The 4-week moving average was 458,500, a decrease of 4,750 from the previous week's revised average of 463,250.
By Labor Gazette | May 6, 2010
News Release: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a $5,527,108 grant to continue to assist about 1,789 dislocated workers currently receiving intensive services and training from the state of Minnesota, as well as to serve those on waiting lists due to statewide funding shortages.
By Labor Gazette | May 6, 2010
News Release: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today certified for release $126,750,124 in unemployment insurance modernization incentive funds to the state of Maryland. Maryland qualified for its full share of the funds available under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act by adding new provisions to its UI law that assist recent entrants to the workforce, part-time workers and individuals who are upgrading their skills.
By Labor Gazette | May 6, 2010
News Release: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a $459,844 grant to assist about 80 workers affected by layoffs at Cleanpak International Inc. in Clackamas, Ore.
By Labor Gazette | May 6, 2010
News Release: Washington — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) today announced guidance to help investors and plan participants better understand the operations and risks of target date fund investments.
By USDA Wire | May 6, 2010
The US Agriculture Department published a nine page notice on May 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Interior Newswire | May 6, 2010
The US Interior Department published a three page proposed rule on May 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | May 6, 2010
The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on May 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | May 6, 2010
The US Transportation Department published a six page rule on May 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOJ Gazette | May 6, 2010
The US Justice Department published a four page rule on May 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By USDA Wire | May 6, 2010
The US Agriculture Department published a two page rule on May 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOE Gazette | May 6, 2010
The US Energy Department published a two page proposed rule on May 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Commerce News Now | May 6, 2010
The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on May 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | May 6, 2010
The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on May 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Labor Gazette | May 6, 2010
The US Labor Department published a one page proposed rule on May 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOE Gazette | May 6, 2010
The US Energy Department published an eight page proposed rule on May 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By State News Post | May 6, 2010
The US State Department published a two page notice on May 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
