DOL Newsletter
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Two years since the President's election, 4.6 million jobs have been created, including 155,000 in November. Average hourly earnings continued to grow at 3.1 percent – the fastest 12-month growth rate since April 2009. The unemployment rate remained at 3.7 percent for the third straight month, the lowest level since 1969. |
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#MoreApprenticeships Continuing Trump Administration efforts to expand apprenticeships, U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and Swiss officials signed a Memorandum of Understanding this week focused on encouraging businesses and stakeholders in the U.S. and Switzerland to promote the value of apprenticeship programs. The signing ceremony, held at Northern Virginia Community College in Woodbridge, followed classroom visits with students. |
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On December 6, the U.S. Department of Labor recognized National Miners Day, a day that honors miners for their tremendous skill, expertise, and dedication. The Department works each day to prevent mining accidents, illnesses, and injuries, and improve miner health and safety. |
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| In Case You Missed It |
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The Department announced actions it is taking to aid Americans affected by recent devastating wildfires in California. |
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs announced three new directives to assist federal contractors with compliance. |
The Department announced actions to help Americans affected by November's earthquake in Alaska. |
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Department investigations recovered over $1.5 million in back wages and damages for Southern California garment industry workers in Fiscal Year 2018. |
OSHA cited an Illinois construction contractor for exposing roofers to fall hazards, and proposed $190,314 in penalties. |
An audio, visual, and lighting installation company in Arizona has paid 32 workers $120,860 in back wages and damages to resolve overtime violations. |
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The U.S. economy added 27,000 manufacturing jobs in November, bringing the total to 468,000 new manufacturing jobs since November 2016. |
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