Inspections resulted in 24 significant and substantial violations, 1 imminent danger orderWASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that its Mine Safety and Health Administration completed impact inspections in September 2024 at eight mines in Indiana, Kentucky, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin and issued 112 violations. The agency conducts impact inspections at mines that merit increased agency attention and enforcement due to poor compliance history; previous accidents, injuries and illnesses; and other compliance concerns. Of the 112 violations MSHA identified in September 2024, 24 were evaluated by inspectors as significant and substantial. The agency began conducting impact…
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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today recognized more than 800 employers for their commitment to employing and supporting the nation’s service members by presenting them with the 2024 Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Medallion Award.Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su and Assistant Secretary for Veterans’ Employment and Training James D. Rodriguez announced these 838 U.S. employers during an online ceremony. The event also featured award recipients who shared their views on the importance of hiring, retaining and professionally developing the nation’s veterans and the valuable contributions they make. “The U.S. Department of Labor congratulates the newest recipients…
American Rescue Plan program has provided over $69B to restore once endangered plansWASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced that its Employee Benefits Security Administration has issued a report illustrating how the American Rescue Plan has protected the financially distressed pension plans of more than 1.2 million U.S. workers, retirees and their families, ensuring they receive the retirement benefits they earned. The department’s report on the impact of the Butch Lewis Emergency Pension Relief Act finds that, as of October 2024, more than $69 billion in Special Financial Assistance has been approved for 98 multiemployer pension plans whose participants faced reductions…
The findings reveal that global efforts to ensure universal education have hit a concerning plateau, with the out-school population reducing by only 1 percent in nearly 10 years. Progress and challenges “Education is the key driver of prosperous, inclusive and peaceful societies,” said UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay. “Yet, quality education risks being the privilege of a few if we do not take serious measures to give every child across the globe the same chance to learn and thrive,” she added. While there has been progress in educational enrollment – with 110 million children entering school since the adoption of the…
WASHINGTON – Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su issued the following statement on the October 2024 Employment Situation report: “Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the American economy added 12,000 jobs in October, a month marked by significant impacts from hurricanes and strike activity. Despite these temporary disruptions, our economy continues to be strong. President Biden is the first president since data has been collected who has seen job growth every single month of their presidency. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.1 percent, labor force participation remains high, and inflation continues to decrease. This jobs report reflects an…
Today, the United Kingdom sanctioned known Russian Government-linked disinformation actors responsible for foreign malign influence campaigns, including during this summer’s EU parliamentary elections. The United States welcomes the United Kingdom’s sanctioning of the Social Design Agency (SDA), Structura, ANO Dialogue, Andrey Perla, Nikolai Tupikin, and Ilya Gambashidze. These actions are an important contribution to protecting the integrity of our global information environment. The United Kingdom’s sanctions on these entities and individuals build upon actions taken by the United States over the last year to hold these actors responsible for their disinformation and propaganda campaigns conducted on behalf of the Kremlin.…
Employer: T.G.H. Management Group Inc., operating as Temple Garden Homes 5120 Baldwin Ave. Temple City, CA 91780 Investigation findings: An investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division found the home care employer, operator of four Temple Garden Homes locations for people with developmental disabilities, again failing to pay required overtime pay rates to 70 employees for all hours over 40 in a workweek in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The division also learned the employer did not keep accurate records as required.Wages, Damages Recovered: $72,837 in back wages for 70 workers …
As the 16th Conference of Parties on the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP16) is taking place from October 21st to November 1st in Cali, Colombia, the European Union (EU) reaffirms its commitment to halting and reversing biodiversity loss worldwide by 2030 with the announcement of several transformative actions. Building on its commitment to double external funding for biodiversity from 2021 to 2027 to €7 billion, the EU has unveiled a package of close to €160 million with new initiatives aimed at supporting partner countries and safeguarding biodiversity globally. Commissioner for International Partnerships Jutta Urpilainen said: “Today, the EU reinforces its commitment to safeguarding…
From November 11-22, 2024, senior Biden-Harris Administration officials from more than 20 U.S. Departments, Agencies, and organizations will travel to Baku, Azerbaijan to highlight U.S. leadership on tackling the climate crisis and to work towards strong negotiated outcomes at the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (COP 29). The U.S. delegation will be led by Senior Advisor to the President for International Climate Policy John Podesta. Other senior officials in the U.S. delegation include: Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture Jennifer M. Granholm, Secretary of Energy Ali Zaidi, Assistant to the President and White House National Climate Advisor Brenda Mallory, Chair of…
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – A U.S. Department of Labor investigation found two contractors could have prevented a crane collapse at a Fort Lauderdale residential construction site in April 2024, which caused a 27-year-old rigger to suffer fatal injuries after falling approximately 30 stories.Investigators with the department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration learned that two workers employed by Phoenix Rigging & Erecting LLC were installing a section on a tower crane to increase its height when a support cable failed and the platform on which they stood became displaced. One worker, who was wearing the required fall protection and tied off, was rescued. Another…