News published on Federal Newswire in April 2021

News from April 2021


News Release: Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry and the following leaders concluded a regional dialogue April 4 on confronting the climate crisis: * His Excellency Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, United Arab Emirate Special Envoy for Climate Change * His Highness Abdullah Ahmad Al Hamoud Al-Sabah, Chairman & ...


News Release: At the conclusion of Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry’s visit to the United Arab Emirates, the two nations released the following statement: Begin text: The United States and the United Arab Emirates are committed to working together to take on the climate challenge. We believe decisive action can be an engine for economic growth and sustainable development.


News Release: The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok. The Prime Minister and the Secretary discussed U.S. support for the civilian-led transitional government’s efforts to advance the peace process, address ...


News Release: The U.S. Department of State is partnering with the University of Alaska-Fairbanks Center for One Health Research to host the virtual international conference, One Health, One Future, April 6-11, 2021. Organizers expect this to be the largest circumpolar One Health conference held in the United States ...


News Release: SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon. Since the United States recorded its first COVID-19 death in February 2020, more than 550,000 Americans have died in the pandemic. More than 30 million Americans have been infected. Millions of Americans lost loved ones, often without having the chance to say goodbye. ...


Pennsylvania nonprofit pays nearly $45K in back wages to 80 employees after US Department of Labor finds overtime violations

News Release: GREENVILLE, PA – Every two weeks, supervisors and behavior specialists gathered at Keystone Adolescent Center Inc.’s five Greenville facilities where they discussed policy changes, completed required training and reviewed safety procedures – all to be prepared to help at-risk youth they serve.


US Department of Labor to host two-day virtual forum  for construction industry employers, workers, other stakeholders

News Release: DALLAS – U.S. Department of Labor agencies in the Southwest will host a two-day virtual event April 7-8, 2021, to provide guidance on federal requirements governing construction employment to construction employers, contractors and workers in the region. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and U.S. Small Business Administration representatives will also participate.


US Department of Labor obtains court order prohibiting  Connecticut restaurants, owners from employee retaliation

News Release: HARTFORD, CT – Two Fairfield County restaurants and their owners were required to pay $137,465 in back wages and liquidated damages to workers after U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division investigations found that the employers violated the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act.


Statement by Secretary Marty Walsh on the  anniversary of the Upper Big Branch explosion

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – On the 11th anniversary of the explosion at West Virginia’s Upper Big Branch mine, U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh today issued the following statement: “Today, we mark the 11th anniversary of the massive explosion at the Upper Big Branch mine and the needless deaths of 29 miners. ...


Statement by Secretary Marty Walsh on the  anniversary of the Upper Big Branch explosion

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – On the 11th anniversary of the explosion at West Virginia’s Upper Big Branch mine, U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh today issued the following statement: “Today, we mark the 11th anniversary of the massive explosion at the Upper Big Branch mine and the needless deaths of 29 miners. ...


US Department of Labor obtains court order prohibiting  Connecticut restaurants, owners from employee retaliation

News Release: HARTFORD, CT – Two Fairfield County restaurants and their owners were required to pay $137,465 in back wages and liquidated damages to workers after U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division investigations found that the employers violated the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act.


US Department of Labor to host two-day virtual forum  for construction industry employers, workers, other stakeholders

News Release: DALLAS – U.S. Department of Labor agencies in the Southwest will host a two-day virtual event April 7-8, 2021, to provide guidance on federal requirements governing construction employment to construction employers, contractors and workers in the region. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and U.S. Small Business Administration representatives will also participate.


Pennsylvania nonprofit pays nearly $45K in back wages to 80 employees after US Department of Labor finds overtime violations

News Release: GREENVILLE, PA – Every two weeks, supervisors and behavior specialists gathered at Keystone Adolescent Center Inc.’s five Greenville facilities where they discussed policy changes, completed required training and reviewed safety procedures – all to be prepared to help at-risk youth they serve.


Notice published by Transportation Department on April 5

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


Transportation Department publishes notice on April 5

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


Notice published on April 5 by Transportation Department

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


What did Transportation Department publish on April 5?

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


Notice published by Transportation Department on April 5

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


Interior Department publishes notice on April 5

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


Notice published on April 5 by Interior Department

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