DOL Newsletter
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USMCA and Jobs in Minnesota U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia joined Vice President Mike Pence at Safety Signs in Lakeville, Minnesota, on Thursday. Secretary Scalia discussed our nation's strong job growth, and Vice President Pence outlined how the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will be a win for American workers. |
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There were 7.1 million job openings at the end of August, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, making it the 18th straight month in which job openings outnumbered job seekers. |
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Proposed Rule for Tipped Workers The Department announced a proposed rule regarding tipped workers this week. |
| In Case You Missed It |
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The Department will provide up to $4,710,000 in dislocated worker grant funding to Mississippi in response to the opioid crisis. |
The 5th annual National Apprenticeship Week kicks off in one month. Find out how you can register, plan, and promote #NAW2019. |
A Minnesota-based steel foundry has paid a former employee $190,357 in back wages and interest for H-1B visa program violations. |
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OSHA fined an Ohio foundry $270,048 for repeated and serious violations, including exposure to crystalline silica, falls, and amputation hazards. |
A Southern California security service will pay workers $309,189 to resolve overtime violations following a Department investigation. |
OSHA has cited an Ohio concrete facility for exposing workers to multiple health and safety hazards and proposed $158,555 in fines. |
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1+ Million More Job Openings than Job Seekers Job openings exceeded job seekers by more than 1 million in August, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. |
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The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) turns 25 years old on Sunday. Learn more about the employment protections for members of the National Guard, reservists, and veterans. |
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