News from April 2021
By State Newswire | Apr 28, 2021
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Ghanaian Foreign Minister Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Botchwey emphasized the importance of our partnership to security, health, and democratic development in Ghana and the West African region. The Secretary reiterated our commitment to promoting economic growth and prosperity for all Ghanaians.
By State Newswire | Apr 28, 2021
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Icelandic Foreign Minister Gudlaugur Thordarson today. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Thordarson discussed the Secretary’s planned visit to Reykjavik, Iceland to participate in the Arctic Council Ministerial on May 19-20. They also discussed the importance of continued close coordination as NATO Allies.
By State Newswire | Apr 28, 2021
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev today. Secretary Blinken and President Aliyev emphasized the continuing importance of the U.S.-Azerbaijan bilateral partnership, and discussed a range of issues. The ...
By State Newswire | Apr 28, 2021
News Release: The United States notes President Farmaajo’s April 28 commitment to return to the September 17 election agreement and resume talks immediately with Federal Member State leaders. We call on the President and Parliament to act swiftly to annul the April 12 mandate extension bill.
By State Newswire | Apr 28, 2021
News Release: U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking will travel to Saudi Arabia and Oman on Apr. 29, where he will hold meetings with senior government officials and work jointly with UN Special Envoy for Yemen Martin Griffiths. U.S. Special Envoy Lenderking’s discussions will focus on ensuring the regular ...
By Labor Gazette | Apr 28, 2021
News Release: SAND SPRINGS, OK – Oilfield pipeline inspectors work long hours performing critical work, keeping more than 2.6 million miles of pipe in the U.S. secure and the communities around them safe. When pipelines explode, the damage can be catastrophic to communities, economies and the environment. The oil and gas industry depends on independent inspection companies to protect this essential infrastructure.
By Labor Gazette | Apr 28, 2021
News Release: STREAMWOOD, IL – An investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division recovered $144,775 in overtime back wages for 14 employees of the Fiesta Market Inc. based in Streamwood. The division found the grocer violated the Fair Labor Standards Act %20establishes%20minimum%20wage%2C,%2C%20State%2C%20and%20local%20governments.&text=There%20is%20no%20limit%20on,may%20work%20in%20any%20workweek.) ...
By Labor Gazette | Apr 28, 2021
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a final rule delaying portions of the 2020 Tip final rule until Dec. 31, 2021.
By Labor Gazette | Apr 28, 2021
News Release: LAVONIA, GA – A Lavonia restaurant’s decision to require its tipped servers to work for tips only by requiring them to cash their paychecks and return their cash wages led to the recovery of $123,869 in back wages for three workers following a U.S. Department of Labor investigation.
By Labor Gazette | Apr 28, 2021
News Release: ATLANTA ‒ Every 99 minutes, about one worker suffers fatal injuries and fails to return home safely at their work day’s end. That’s 15 workers a day, 100 a week, more than 5,200 a year – a frightening reality, but one that the nation’s employers can change by following workplace safety and health standards and regulations.
By Labor Gazette | Apr 28, 2021
News Release: NEW ORLEANS ‒ Every 99 minutes, about one worker suffers fatal injuries and fails to return home safely at the end of their workday. That’s 15 workers a day, 100 a week, more than 5,200 a year – a frightening reality, but one that the nation’s employers can change by following workplace safety and health standards and regulations.
By Labor Gazette | Apr 28, 2021
News Release: PHOENIX ‒ Every 99 minutes, about one worker suffers fatal injuries and fails to return home safely at their work day’s end. That’s 15 workers a day, 100 a week, more than 5,200 a year – a frightening reality, but one that the nation’s employers can change by following workplace safety and health standards and regulations.
By Labor Gazette | Apr 28, 2021
News Release: DENVER ‒ Every 99 minutes, about one worker suffers fatal injuries and fails to return home safely at the end of their workday. That’s 15 workers a day, 100 a week, more than 5,200 a year – a frightening reality, but one that the nation’s employers can change by following workplace safety and health standards and regulations.
By Labor Gazette | Apr 28, 2021
News Release: LITTLE ROCK, AR ‒ Every 99 minutes, about one worker suffers fatal injuries and fails to return home safely at the end of their workday. That’s 15 workers a day, 100 a week, more than 5,200 a year – a frightening reality, but one that the nation’s employers can change by following workplace safety and health standards and regulations.
By Labor Gazette | Apr 28, 2021
News Release: LAS VEGAS ‒ Every 99 minutes, about one worker suffers fatal injuries and fails to return home safely at their work day’s end. That’s 15 workers a day, 100 a week, more than 5,200 a year – a frightening reality, but one that the nation’s employers can change by following workplace safety and health standards and regulations.
By Labor Gazette | Apr 28, 2021
News Release: JUNEAU, AK ‒ Every 99 minutes, about one worker suffers fatal injuries and fails to return home safely at their work day’s end. That’s 15 workers a day, 100 a week, more than 5,200 a year – a frightening reality, but one that the nation’s employers can change by following workplace safety and health standards and regulations.
By Labor Gazette | Apr 28, 2021
News Release: SACRAMENTO, CA ‒ Every 99 minutes, about one worker suffers fatal injuries and fails to return home safely at their work day’s end. That’s 15 workers a day, 100 a week, more than 5,200 a year – a frightening reality, but one that the nation’s employers can change by following workplace safety and health standards and regulations.
By Labor Gazette | Apr 28, 2021
News Release: NEW MEXICO‒ Every 99 minutes, about one worker suffers fatal injuries and fails to return home safely at the end of their workday. That’s 15 workers a day, 100 a week, more than 5,200 a year – a frightening reality, but one that the nation’s employers can change by following workplace safety and health standards and regulations.
By Labor Gazette | Apr 28, 2021
News Release: BOISE, ID ‒ Every 99 minutes, about one worker suffers fatal injuries and fails to return home safely at their work day’s end. That’s 15 workers a day, 100 a week, more than 5,200 a year – a frightening reality, but one that the nation’s employers can change by following workplace safety and health standards and regulations.
By Labor Gazette | Apr 28, 2021
News Release: DALLAS ‒ Every 99 minutes, about one worker suffers fatal injuries and fails to return home safely at the end of their workday. That’s 15 workers a day, 100 a week, more than 5,200 a year – a frightening reality, but one that the nation’s employers can change by following workplace safety and health standards and regulations.
