News published on Federal Newswire in March 2011

News from March 2011


US Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis joins President Obama in El Salvador to highlight labor solidarity in protecting migrant workers rights

News Release: WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis and El Salvador Minister of Foreign Affairs Hugo Martinez today signed a new agreement that will make it easier to protect the rights of citizens of El Salvador who work in the United States. Secretary Solis is in El Salvador to strengthen partnerships with the government, having joined President Obama for part of his Latin America trip.


US Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis joins President Obama on El Salvador trip to highlight solidarity on combating child labor

News Release: Announces $10 million contribution to target root causes of exploitative child labor WASHINGTON — As part of President Obama's Latin America trip, U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis, El Salvador first lady Dr. Vanda Pignato and El Salvador Minister of Labor Victoria Marina Velasquez de Aviles launched ...


US Department of Labor announces release of Long-Term Care, Supports and Services Competency Model

News Release: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the release of the Long-Term Care, Supports and Services Competency Model. Over the past several months, the department's Employment and Training Administration has worked with federal and industry partners to identify the core competencies required of workers who provide long-term care, support and services for individuals with disabilities and older adults in need of assistance.


US Labor Department obtains default judgment against Tacoma, Wash.-based  company, owner to restore nearly $17,000 in retirement assets

News Release: TACOMA, Wash. – The U.S. Department of Labor has obtained a default judgment ordering Vincent’s Apartment Washer Service Inc. and its former owner and president, Keith D. Vincent, to restore $16,939 to the company’s savings incentive match plan for employees.


The US Transportation Department published a one page proposed rule on March 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a one page proposed rule on March 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a one page proposed rule on March 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a three page proposed rule on March 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page proposed rule on March 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on March 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on March 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page rule on March 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a six page proposed rule on March 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on March 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on March 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a four page proposed rule on March 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page proposed rule on March 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a four page rule on March 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published an eight page rule on March 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on March 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.