News published on Federal Newswire in August 2014

By Commerce News Now | Aug 5, 2014

News Release: Op-Ed by Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker and Michael Blomberg For decades, the U.S.-Africa economic relationship has too often taken a back seat to other pressing issues and priorities. Yet right now, our commercial partnership—between governments, among businesses, in markets on both sides of the ...

By Commerce News Now | Aug 5, 2014

News Release: U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered opening remarks today at the U.S.-Africa Business Forum, a day focused on trade and investment opportunities on the continent. In her remarks, Secretary Pritzker stated that the U.S.-Africa economic relationship is fundamental to our mutual peace and ...

By Commerce News Now | Aug 5, 2014

News Release: Op-Ed by Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker and Michael Blomberg Opinion Editorial, Forbes Obama's U.S.-Africa Forum Will Catalyze $14 Billion In Business Deals "Africa is no longer a sleeping giant but is awake and open for business.” These words from a rising South African leader at last week’s Young African Leaders Summit could not be more accurate: Africa might well be the biggest market opportunity in the global economy today, and U.S. companies cannot afford to miss out.

By Labor Gazette | Aug 5, 2014

News Release: Romeoville, Illinois, company misclassified maids as independent contractors CHICAGO — U.S. District Judge John J. Tharp of the Northern District of Illinois has ordered Paul Krawczyk, owner and operator of Romeoville-based Super Maid LLC, to pay 55 workers a total of $184,505 in back wages and liquidated ...

By Labor Gazette | Aug 5, 2014

News Release: Lawsuit seeks to debar company from bidding on federal projects in the future WHITE BEAR LAKE, Minn. — An investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has determined that White Bear Lake-based Northwest Title Agency Inc. failed to pay $230,688 in prevailing wage rates and fringe ...

By Labor Gazette | Aug 5, 2014

News Release: Malino Construction barred from bidding on federal contracts for up to 3 years DETROIT — U.S. Department of Labor investigations have resulted in over $415,000 in back wages for more than 90 employees performing construction work on the federally funded Palmer Park Square affordable housing in Detroit. ...

By Labor Gazette | Aug 5, 2014

News Release: COLUMBUS, Ohio – Anheuser-Busch Cos. LLC, which makes Budweiser and Bud Light beers and other beverages, has been cited by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration for two repeat and eight serious safety violations following an inspection of its Columbus brewery's ammonia refrigeration system. Proposed penalties total $92,400.

By Labor Gazette | Aug 5, 2014

News Release: CHAMBLEE, Ga. – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Georgia Hispanic Construction Association are sponsoring a construction safety and health fair for construction workers and their families on Saturday, Aug. 16, from noon to 5 p.m. EDT at Lowe's Home Center, 4950 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Chamblee 30341.

By Labor Gazette | Aug 5, 2014

News Release: Last year, nearly 300 workers nationwide were fatally injured in construction-related falls CHICAGO Miller Building Systems LLC has been cited for two willful safety violations for exposing workers to fall and overhead hazards while doing roofing work on a residential home under construction in Savoy. ...

By Labor Gazette | Aug 5, 2014

News Release: OSHA inspection finds repeat and serious violations; $92,400 fine proposed COLUMBUS, Ohio — Anheuser-Busch Cos. LLC, which makes Budweiser and Bud Light beers and other beverages, has been cited by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration for two repeat and eight serious safety violations following an inspection of its Columbus brewery's ammonia refrigeration system. Proposed penalties total $92,400.

By Labor Gazette | Aug 5, 2014

News Release: CHAMBLEE, Ga. — The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Georgia Hispanic Construction Association are sponsoring a construction safety and health fair for construction workers and their families on Saturday, Aug. 16, from noon to 5 p.m. EDT at Lowe's Home Center, 4950 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Chamblee 30341.

By Labor Gazette | Aug 5, 2014

News Release: CHICAGO —Miller Building Systems LLC has been cited for two willful safety violations for exposing workers to fall and overhead hazards while doing roofing work on a residential home under construction in Savoy. This is the fifth time the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited the company for similar violations in the past five years. Proposed penalties total $55,000.

By Labor Gazette | Aug 5, 2014

News Release: Date of Action: Aug. 1, 2014 Type of Action: Consent Order and Judgment Names of Defendant: The Anesthesia & Pain Center of Akron Inc., The Anesthesia & Pain Center of Akron Inc. 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plan, Frank Kousaie Allegations: The Anesthesia & Pain Center of Akron Inc. was the plan sponsor ...

By Labor Gazette | Aug 5, 2014

News Release: CLEVELAND — C. David Snyder, fiduciary to the Cleveland-based Attevo 401(k) retirement plan, has been ordered by a judge to restore $143,481.42 to the plan. The judgment resolves a U.S. Department of Labor lawsuit stemming from an investigation by the department's Employee Benefits Security Administration. ...

By DOT News Wire | Aug 5, 2014

The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Aug. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

By DOT News Wire | Aug 5, 2014

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Aug. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

By DOT News Wire | Aug 5, 2014

The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Aug. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

By DOT News Wire | Aug 5, 2014

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Aug. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

By DOT News Wire | Aug 5, 2014

The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Aug. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

By DOT News Wire | Aug 5, 2014

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Aug. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.