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DOL News Brief September 24, 2009
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What's Hot: OSHA & MSHA Training Grants The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced more than $6.8 million in Susan Harwood Training Grants, and the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) recently announced $8.3 million in health and safety grants. According to Secretary Solis, "A good job is a safe job, and these grants are providing the training that workers and employers need to identify and correct workplace safety and health hazards." Plan Your Drug-Free Workplace Week Events Drug-Free Work Week (October 19-25, 2009) reinforces the importance of improving worker safety and health through drug-free workplace programs. These programs help protect employers and employees alike from the potentially devastating consequences of alcohol or drug abuse. Establishing policies, educating about the dangers of alcohol and drug use, deterring and detecting use, and urging people to seek help for alcohol and drug problems are not only smart safety strategies, they're also smart business strategies. Working Partners for an Alcohol- and Drug-Free Workplace, a DOL initiative, provides numerous planning resources for employers, employees, unions, associations, community coalitions, and neighborhood organizations online at www.dol.gov/workingpartners. |
Around DOL: It Happened on the Hill
On Tuesday, Secretary Solis joined Sen. Jack Reed, Sen. Patty Murray, Sen. Arlen Specter, Sen. Orrin Hatch, Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard, Rep. Steny Hoyer, Rep. Elijah Cummings, Rep. David Obey, National Job Corps Association (NJCA) members, and key administration officials in a Congressional "Breakfast for Champions" in honor of their long-time support of Job Corps. More... CBC: Strengthening Pathways Out of Poverty "The status quo is unacceptable, and doing nothing is not an option," said Secretary Solis to participants of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Foundation’s 39th Annual Legislative Conference on Wednesday. Solis’ remarks were included in a three part panel examining federal solutions to poverty, one of several challenges faced by African-Americans. Throughout the conference, diverse organizations and individuals will collectively discuss common concerns as well as highlight successes in building stronger communities.
Secretary Solis joined Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Kaiser Permanente Chairman George Halvorson, Greater New York Hospital Association CEO Ken Raske, and SEIU Chair Dennis Rivera at "Every Patient Matters," a campaign sponsored by the Partnership for Quality Care (PQC). The event featured 10,000 surgical scrubs inscribed with personal stories. |
Spotlight on States: Delaware Today, the Department announced that General Motors workers in Wilmington, Del., are eligible to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance. “This announcement is a step forward and an opportunity for many Delawareans who lost their jobs at General Motors in Wilmington to re-enter the workforce in promising, regional industries,” said Vice President Joe Biden. Case management and re-employment services, training in new occupational skills and trade readjustment allowances are among the many resources available to GM workers covered by this TAA certification. |
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Every Patient MattersSummer Success With the official end of summer upon us, this week Secretary Solis noted the tremendous success of the Summer Youth Employment Program, adding that it has “surpassed our expectations and enriched the lives of thousands of our nation’s youth by creating real work opportunities.” More than 226,000 young people participated in skills training and mentoring activities funded through the Recovery Act. |
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Hispanic Heritage Month
The Dallas office featured Renato De los Santos on Wednesday, September 23rd. De los Santos has served as director of the Dallas Regional Office of the LULAC National Educational Service Centers Inc. since 1999. He shared information on education, culture and traditions among the Hispanic community as well as spoke about the meaning of this year’s theme: "Embracing the Fierce Urgency of Now." |
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Secretary's Event in San Diego
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Upcoming Deadlines & Events ARRA Grant Application Deadlines
OFCCP Compliance Assistance Seminars for Construction Contractors
OFCCP — Compliance Assistance Seminar (ARRA) OLMS Compliance Assistance Seminar Employer Compliance Assistance Forum: Understanding DOL Rules and Regulations WHD Prevailing Wage Conferences |
So you think you can dance? Yesterday, as part of Hispanic Heritage Month, DOL put on its dancing shoes and gave employees the opportunity to learn Salsa moves. 
Congressman Filner and the state of California welcomed back Secretary Solis last Friday to deliver the keynote address at the South County Economic Development Council’s 19th Annual Economic Summit. After giving remarks on economic progress in the bi-national region, the Secretary headed to the Veterans Village of San Diego, a DOL-VETS grantee. Secretary Solis toured the facility, and spoke with homeless veterans about her personal commitment to improving veteran reintegration programs. Previous Issues | Follow us on Twitter | Subscribe | Send Feedback | Unsubscribe
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