MEADVILLE, PA – Multiple U.S. Department of Labor investigations into a minor-aged worker’s fingertip amputation in May 2024 found a Meadville manufacturing company violated federal law and exposed employees to a half dozen serious workplace safety violations. The department’s Wage and Hour Division and Occupational Safety and Health Administration investigated metal components manufacturer Fostermation Inc. and determined a 16-year-old suffered a thumb tip amputation while operating a metal forming machine. “Child labor laws were established to protect minors from workplace dangers. Employers have a legal responsibility to ensure the safety and well-being of young workers,” said Wage and Hour Division Assistant District Director Catherine Glencoe…
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Office of the Spokesperson HomeSecretary Rubio’s Call with Finnish President Stubb hide if(window.jQuery) { jQuery( document ).ready(function() { if (jQuery(“.bc_middle”).hasClass(“collapse”)) { jQuery(“.bc_ellipse”).click(function(){ jQuery(“.bc_hide”).toggleClass(“visible”); jQuery(“.bc_middle”).toggle(); jQuery(“.bc_ellipse”).toggle(); jQuery(“.bc_content”).toggleClass(“noflex”); jQuery(“.block_breadcrumbs_content”).toggleClass(“noflex”); }); jQuery(“.bc_hide”).click(function(){ jQuery(“.bc_hide”).toggleClass(“visible”); jQuery(“.bc_middle”).toggle(); jQuery(“.bc_ellipse”).toggle(); jQuery(“.bc_content”).toggleClass(“noflex”); jQuery(“.block_breadcrumbs_content”).toggleClass(“noflex”); }); } else { jQuery(“.bc_ellipse”).hide(); } }); } Secretary Rubio’s Call with Finnish President Stubb Readout May 12, 2025 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Finnish President Alexander Stubb. The Secretary highlighted President Trump’s commitment to achieving lasting peace in Ukraine and welcomed Finland’s support in this endeavor. Secretary Rubio expressed gratitude for Finland’s significant contributions to…
Today, the European Commission is inviting the European research community to nominate outstanding candidates for membership to the Scientific Council, the governing body of the European Research Council (ERC). Members of the Scientific Council are appointed by the Commission based on recommendations from the independent Standing Identification Committee, which has the mandate to select the candidates. With nearly a quarter of the current council members due to be replaced in the next 12 months, this is a crucial moment for institutions to recommend top-tier candidates from diverse scientific fields to continue fostering Europe’s research, competitiveness and sustainability goals.Ekaterina Zaharieva, European Commissioner for…
On 5-7 May, Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Síkela went on a mission to Madrid to meet with Spanish stakeholders with the objective to advance the EU’s Global Gateway strategy as well as to strengthen the Team Europe approach. Through a series of high-level meetings Commissioner Síkela discussed how Global Gateway promotes economic growth on a global scale and benefit the European Union as well as partner countries. Commissioner Jozef Síkela commented, “My first visit to Spain as Commissioner could not come at a better time. Around the world the demand for stronger cooperation with Europe is growing. Spain is a core part of Team…
Office of the Spokesperson HomeSecretary Rubio’s Call with German Chancellor Merz hide if(window.jQuery) { jQuery( document ).ready(function() { if (jQuery(“.bc_middle”).hasClass(“collapse”)) { jQuery(“.bc_ellipse”).click(function(){ jQuery(“.bc_hide”).toggleClass(“visible”); jQuery(“.bc_middle”).toggle(); jQuery(“.bc_ellipse”).toggle(); jQuery(“.bc_content”).toggleClass(“noflex”); jQuery(“.block_breadcrumbs_content”).toggleClass(“noflex”); }); jQuery(“.bc_hide”).click(function(){ jQuery(“.bc_hide”).toggleClass(“visible”); jQuery(“.bc_middle”).toggle(); jQuery(“.bc_ellipse”).toggle(); jQuery(“.bc_content”).toggleClass(“noflex”); jQuery(“.block_breadcrumbs_content”).toggleClass(“noflex”); }); } else { jQuery(“.bc_ellipse”).hide(); } }); } Secretary Rubio’s Call with German Chancellor Merz Readout May 11, 2025 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and congratulated him on his recent appointment as Chancellor. They discussed the vitality of the U.S.-German bilateral relationship and the importance of working together to advance the many…
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will accompany President Trump to Saudi Arabia and Qatar May 11-14, where the President will look to strengthen ties between the United States and Gulf partners. Secretary Rubio’s engagements with senior officials will advance solutions to global and regional challenges, expand bilateral trade and investment, and reaffirm our strategic partnerships. Secretary Rubio will then travel to Antalya, Türkiye, May 14-16 to attend the NATO Informal Foreign Ministers Meeting to discuss security priorities for the Alliance, including increased Allied defense investment and ending the Russia-Ukraine war. Looking towards the NATO Summit in The Hague this June,…
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger today. Secretary Rubio noted our continued commitment to democratic values and security in Europe. The Secretary expressed appreciation for Austrian investment in the United States, and both leaders noted the opportunities to expand further economic direct investments, cooperation on dual-use industrial products, and the need for European nations to increase defense spending. Additionally, the Secretary highlighted our commitment to stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina and of the need to obtain a ceasefire in Ukraine. Source_link
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today awarded incremental funding of $3.5 million to support disaster-relief jobs and continue employment training for Tennessee residents affected by Tropical Storm Helene. In September 2024, Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 storm and quickly moved across the Southeast, weakening to a tropical storm that inundated eastern portions of Tennessee with floodwaters. The flooding led to deaths and damaged and destroyed businesses, homes and critical infrastructure.In October 2024, the department’s Employment and Training Administration responded by awarding a National Dislocated Worker Grant of up to $5 million, with an initial award of $1…
HomeSecretary Rubio’s Call with German Foreign Minister Wadephul hide if(window.jQuery) { jQuery( document ).ready(function() { if (jQuery(“.bc_middle”).hasClass(“collapse”)) { jQuery(“.bc_ellipse”).click(function(){ jQuery(“.bc_hide”).toggleClass(“visible”); jQuery(“.bc_middle”).toggle(); jQuery(“.bc_ellipse”).toggle(); jQuery(“.bc_content”).toggleClass(“noflex”); jQuery(“.block_breadcrumbs_content”).toggleClass(“noflex”); }); jQuery(“.bc_hide”).click(function(){ jQuery(“.bc_hide”).toggleClass(“visible”); jQuery(“.bc_middle”).toggle(); jQuery(“.bc_ellipse”).toggle(); jQuery(“.bc_content”).toggleClass(“noflex”); jQuery(“.block_breadcrumbs_content”).toggleClass(“noflex”); }); } else { jQuery(“.bc_ellipse”).hide(); } }); } Secretary Rubio’s Call with German Foreign Minister Wadephul Readout May 9, 2025 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce:Secretary of State Marco Rubio had an introductory call today with newly appointed German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul. They discussed shared priorities including ending the war in Ukraine, and the need for European nations to increase defense spending. Tags Bilateral Relations and…
CALDWELL, TX – The U.S. Department of Labor has filed suit against the U.S. Postal Service for wrongful termination of an employee who fell while delivering mail and reported the work-related injury.An investigation by the department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration found the USPS violated the whistleblower provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act by firing the worker on Feb. 27, 2024, 10 days after the injury was reported.The department’s suit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, asks the court to hold USPS liable for illegal retaliation and require payment of back wages and damages. OSHA’s Whistleblower Protection…