News published on Federal Newswire in April 2021

News from April 2021


US Department of Labor awards initial $3.1M grant to support cleanup, employment, training services after Texas’ severe winter storms

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced an initial award of $3,120,612 to the Texas Workforce Commission to provide employment and training services to communities affected by severe winter storms in February 2021. High winds, heavy snow and historically low temperatures knocked ...


New York-based petroleum carrier pays $375K to seaman fired  for cooperating with barge explosion investigation

News Release: NEW YORK – A Long Island-based petroleum barge company and three former and current management officials have paid $375,000 in restitution to the brother of one of two seamen killed in a barge explosion off the coast of Texas. The seaman alleged the company fired him for cooperating with investigators and reporting safety concerns to the U.S. Coast Guard. The explosion occurred on Oct. 20, 2017, off Port Aransas aboard the Buster Bouchard/B. No. 255.


US Department of Labor launches Spanish translation of Worker.gov  to expand awareness of workers’ rights

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor announced today the launch of its Spanish-language translation of Worker.gov, a website dedicated to informing workers of their rights and federal workplace protections. Spanish-speaking workers and job seekers can visit Worker.gov/es to learn about the department and the laws governing their wages, safety, equality rights, retirement benefits, organizing with coworkers and fair treatment as veterans or service members.


New York-based petroleum carrier pays $375K to seaman fired  for cooperating with barge explosion investigation

News Release: NEW YORK – A Long Island-based petroleum barge company and three former and current management officials have paid $375,000 in restitution to the brother of one of two seamen killed in a barge explosion off the coast of Texas. The seaman alleged the company fired him for cooperating with investigators and reporting safety concerns to the U.S. Coast Guard. The explosion occurred on Oct. 20, 2017, off Port Aransas aboard the Buster Bouchard/B. No. 255.


OSHA, Austin Power Partners Construction, labor unions sign partnership to promote construction safety on O’Hare Airport Terminal 5 expansion project

News Release: CHICAGO – Major construction projects require continued coordination between the general contractor, subcontractors, tradesmen and others working on-site to complete the build on time and on budget. Getting the work done while protecting the safety and health of those on the job takes similar coordination, and the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration stands ready to assist.


US Department of Labor launches Spanish translation of Worker.gov  to expand awareness of workers’ rights

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor announced today the launch of its Spanish-language translation of Worker.gov, a website dedicated to informing workers of their rights and federal workplace protections. Spanish-speaking workers and job seekers can visit Worker.gov/es to learn about the department and the laws governing their wages, safety, equality rights, retirement benefits, organizing with coworkers and fair treatment as veterans or service members.


US Department of Labor launches Employment Navigator  and Partnership Pilot for transitioning service members, spouses

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor announced today the launch by its Veterans’ Employment and Training Service of a pilot program to enhance its ability to provide transitioning service members and their spouses with the assistance needed to be successful in the civilian workforce.


US Department of Labor awards initial $3.1M grant to support cleanup, employment, training services after Texas’ severe winter storms

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced an initial award of $3,120,612 to the Texas Workforce Commission to provide employment and training services to communities affected by severe winter storms in February 2021. High winds, heavy snow and historically low temperatures knocked ...


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


Notice published by Interior Department on April 1

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


Interior Department publishes notice on April 1

The US Interior Department published a three page notice on April 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published on April 1 by Interior Department

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


What did Interior Department publish on April 1?

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


Notice published by Interior Department on April 1

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


Interior Department publishes notice on April 1

The US Interior Department published a three page notice on April 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published on April 1 by Interior Department

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


What did Interior Department publish on April 1?

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


Notice published by Energy Department on April 1

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


Notice published by Federal Reserve System on April 1

The US Federal Reserve System published a two page notice on April 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Agriculture Department publish on April 1?

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