News published on Federal Newswire in July 2013

News from July 2013


US Department of Labor and US Postal Service agree to terms on improving worker safety at postal facilities

News Release: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the U.S. Postal Service and the American Postal Workers Union have agreed to terms of a settlement that will improve safety in postal facilities across the country. The settlement follows negotiations stemming ...


Benefits.gov goes mobile

News Release: WASHINGTON – Benefits.gov has launched a mobile compatible version of its website, the U.S. Department of Labor announced today. Benefits.gov, the official benefits website of the U.S. government, has enhanced its site for visitors using mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets. The changes make it easier for the public to access government benefit and assistance program information anytime, anywhere.


Armstrong Coal Co.'s lawsuit against miner violates Mine Act, judge rules

News Release: ARLINGTON, Va. – An administrative law judge has ruled that a Madisonville, Ky., mining company violated the anti-discrimination provisions of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 when it sued a miner for filing a discrimination complaint with the Mine Safety and Health Administration following his job termination, MSHA announced today.


$1.5 million in funding available from US Department of Labor to strengthen labor inspections and courts in El Salvador and Honduras

News Release: WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of International Labor Affairs today announced a $1.5 million competitive solicitation to fund one or more projects to strengthen the information systems used to manage labor inspections and labor cases in El Salvador and Honduras.


U.S. Department of Labor announces $3 million grant solicitation to support African Youth Empowerment and Development Initiative in Ugandan

News Release: WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) today announced a $3 million grant solicitation to help Ugandan youth develop marketable skills to secure decent work and to serve as civic leaders in their communities.


US Department of Labor sues owners of Doctors Hospital of Shreveport, La., to recover more than $18,000 in employee retirement benefits

News Release: SHREVEPORT, La. – The U.S. Department of Labor has sued Doctors Hospital owners David and Chris LeBlanc in an effort to recover $18,904 in employee retirement contributions and employee-paid premiums for medical and disability insurance coverage. The department's lawsuit alleges that the LeBlancs violated the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 by using assets belonging to the employee retirement and insurance plans for the benefit of their business operations.


The US State Department published a one page notice on July 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on July 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a one page notice on July 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on July 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on July 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a two page notice on July 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on July 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on July 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on July 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a two page notice on July 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a five page notice on July 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a six page notice on July 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on July 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a two page notice on July 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.