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Today, 's Brent Parton joined colleagues from and at #NAWBForum2023 to empower our Workforce Boards and discuss strategies to create bold solutions to complex workforce challenges #YesWIOACan
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. investigators have found a Salt Lake City restaurant supply company allowed 22 employees – ages 14 and 15 – to work as many as 46 hours per workweek, and to begin work after midnight – both illegal practices under child labor laws.
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What helps justice-involved young adults & adults successfully transition back to their communities? SPR & have been collaborating w/ to find out. A report & issue briefs based on experiences of Reentry Project Grant program are out:
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The Department of Labor is on track to meet the goal of 1 million new apprenticeships by 2025.
We have recovered back wages and protected pensions for millions of workers and retirees.
It’s a big deal.
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The owner and operator of three restaurants in New Hampshire and Massachusetts must pay $911,568 to 99 employees after we investigated their pay practices.
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New from in the : Dollar General Is Deemed a ‘Severe Violator’ by the Labor Dept ⬇️
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Yesterday, 's Brent Parton went on stage with at #CCC23 to announce the Good Jobs, Great Cities initiative that will help place workers across the country into in-demand, quality infrastructure sector jobs. Learn more and apply here: nlc.org/initiative/goo
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. has restarted monthly impact inspections at mines with a history of health and safety violations. In January and February, the agency uncovered 374 violations at 25 mines: dol.gov/newsroom/relea
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Thanks for following along with today’s #SummitForDemocracy event at !
Learn more about our global initiative to #MPOWERworkers:
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"Persistent inequity and unequal opportunity can undermine a fundamental promise of democracy—that all citizens should share in progress." 's Thea Lee #SummitForDemocracy #MPOWERworkers
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“We’ve seen the positive impact that governments can have when they defend the rights of their workers to organize.” -'s #SpecialRepLabor Kelly Fay-Rodriguez. #SummitForDemocracy
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“We can’t wait until democracies are under threat. We’ve got to sustain those democracies throughout time. And the only way that can happen is if we have an educated citizenry.” –’s
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Live now: A panel discussion with ’s @kalponakakter, ’s , ’s and ’s #SpecialRepLabor: dol.gov/live #SummitForDemocracy
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Starting soon: Our “No Democracy Without Unions” session is 11:30am ET. Follow and #SummitForDemocracy for updates, and watch live here:
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The government is investing in infrastructure, clean energy, manufacturing & technology – and we’re highlighting states who have found creative ways to use WIOA funds to support workforce development efforts that target traditionally overlooked communities
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Every year, workers are injured and killed by preventable hazards while working in grain storage and handling. Learn more about how to keep workers safe during #StandUp4GrainSafetyWeek: dol.gov/newsroom/relea
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As we continue to recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, workers and businesses need different supports from the workforce system, and many workforce practitioners are meeting the moment by shifting long-standing practices.
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⌚ 60 seconds: That is how quickly a worker can be completely submerged in flowing grain, which acts like quicksand. #StandUp4GrainSafety this week and all year long: osha.gov/grain-handling
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On March 25, 1911, a fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in NYC killed 146 workers. Many were trapped by blocked exits and jumped to their deaths. The tragedy spurred stronger workplace protections – but if you think blocked exits are history, you’d be wrong.
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Hear from 's Michele Santos-Cranford, a National Mine Health and Safety Academy instructor, about her career and tips for women interested in working in the mining industry ⬇️
blog.dol.gov/2023/03/23/qa- #WHM
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Labor movements are important drivers of democracy and essential components of democratic societies. Learn more on 3/28 at 11:30am ET virtually at dol.gov/live or register to attend in-person: eventbrite.com/e/no-democracy #SummitForDemocracy
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⌚ 5 seconds: That's how fast a worker can be engulfed in flowing grain, unable to get out. Learn and live: osha.gov/grain-handling #StandUp4GrainSafety
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How can health policies support workers’ #MentalHealth most effectively? Share your thoughts on
✔️ expanding care access
✔️ enhancing parity
✔️ targeting underserved communities
✔️ addressing workforce shortages
and more by April 3.
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If you think blocked exits are a hazard of the past, think again. OSHA continues to find them at retail stores and other workplaces across the country. Share this video to help spread the word, and call 800-321-6742 or visit osha.gov to report workplace hazards.
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Learn about the impact of #LongCovid in the workplace and how reasonable accommodations might enable employers to retain qualified workers. YouTube.com/watch?v=196JlK
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What happens when there’s an emergency at a workplace but the fire exits are blocked? One of the worst industrial accidents in history – the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire – should be a warning to employers today. Keep workers safe. Don’t block exits.
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We’ve signed a Memorandum of Agreement with to advance ongoing efforts to address #ChildLabor exploitation.
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Garment workers are paid some of the lowest wages in the nation, sometimes as little as $1.58 per hour – and they make clothing for many retailers you know. blog.dol.gov/2023/03/21/the
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ICYMI: We're making $15M in grant funding available to support programs that help youth (particularly those in rural areas, people of color & people with disabilities) overcome obstacles to educational & workforce success with training and career guidance.
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“The big thing is learning and knowing what you have. Don’t wait. What are you waiting for? You might be leaving money on the table.”
Gain more insight on retirement security from Cindy Hounsell, President of :
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A investigation has recovered $465,993 for 44 employees of a California medical injection molding manufacturer who denied them their legally earned wages, including overtime, by incorrectly classifying many as trainees.
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We partnered with governments, labor unions, advocacy groups and others to #MPOWERworkers during the #YearOfAction following the first #SummitForDemocracy. To learn more, register to join us in-person on 3/28 or watch live: dol.gov/live
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This veteran moved to Philadelphia in 2022 for a teaching job, but when her housing fell through before her job was due to start, she found herself without a home. Then she turned to a Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program grantee for help
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112 years ago this week, the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire became one of the deadliest workplace disasters in U.S. history. Unfortunately, too many businesses today still have not made safety part of the fabric of their workplace. blog.dol.gov/2023/03/23/did #TriangleFire
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We've filed suit against the owner of two Kansas restaurants who allegedly denied minimum and overtime wages to kitchen staff, servers, hosts and food runners after some worked as many as 66 hours per week. The suit seeks $771K for 75 employees.
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Since 2010, the ACA has made health coverage more accessible and affordable for many Americans.
Our Employee Benefits Security Administration has some great resources available to help you make the most of your health benefits. Learn more: blog.dol.gov/2022/03/23/ref
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Today, 13 years after it was signed, the Affordable Care Act hasn’t just survived – it’s stronger than ever.
40 million people have the peace of mind that comes with health coverage.
I'll never stop fighting like hell to protect and strengthen it.
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Earlier this month, ETA Acting Assistant Secretary Brent Parton sat down with colleagues at & for a #SWSW panel on removing barriers to quality jobs and expanding economic opportunity for all Americans. Listen to the conversation: bit.ly/3JEaReK”
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For many workers, #FMLA leave is key to retaining employment after the onset of a disability, whether temporary or long-term, or undergoing treatment for a chronic condition -- including #LongCovid.
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