News published on Federal Newswire in September 2022

News from September 2022


US Departments of Labor, Education announce joint proposal to define effectiveness of public workforce programs for employers


Secretary Marty Walsh, mental health advocates meet to discuss access to health services, treatment, supportive workplaces



Spinrad: NOAA Research's new director knows how 'healthy coastal environments support vibrant communities'

A respected expert in coastal science and management with nearly 20 years' experience at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will head NOAA's research of marine ecosystems beginning in October.


US Department of Labor awards $45M to help 13 colleges in 12 states expand access to training for good-paying jobs


US Department of Labor announces changes to OSHA's Severe Violator Enforcement Program to strengthen enforcement, improve compliance


US Department of Labor recognizes Owens Corning manufacturer site for workplace safety, health excellence with 'Star' designation


US Department of Labor, Ryan Companies US Inc. promote workplace safety, health at Lakewood Ranch multi-family project


US Department of Labor allies with Lehigh Career and Technical Institute, Pennsylvania OSHA Consultation to protect warehousing, storage workers


US Department of Labor proposes $303K in penalties for Middletown foundry for willfully exposing employees to workplace hazards


US Department of Labor awards $1.9M to 14 organizations nationwide to provide workplace safety, health training; recognize infectious diseases


Illinois trucking repair company cited for exposing workers to confined space hazards after worker fatally injured inspecting trailer


OSHA, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention form alliance to promote workplace mental health, suicide prevention awareness



Secretary Walsh, Ambassador Tai join Japanese, European trade, labor ministers to express concerns about reported global increase in forced labor


Secretary of Labor, US Trade Representative support protection of labor rights at Mexico’s Manufacturas VU auto parts facility


US Department of Labor report finds Dominican Republic’s sugar industry workers face unsafe, unfair working conditions; enforcement challenges


US Department of Labor announces support for effort to promote workers’ rights in Indo-Pacific region


US Department of Labor proposes revision to Form LM-10 to require employers to disclose federal contractor, subcontractor status


Chairs Thompson, Clarke Applaud $1 Billion in Funding for New State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program


Chairman Thompson Commends Biden Administration Actions to Combat Extremism