Welcome to Maria Luís Albuquerque
Maria Luís Albuquerque is Commissioner for Financial Services and the Savings and Investments Union. Her task is to…
Zion contractor again found ignoring protections to prevent workers from suffering disabling, deadly falls from elevation; faces $266K in new fines
Twice in 6 months, Corner Construction Corp. exposes employees to serious risks ZION, IL – Federal…
Five consumer myths to ditch in 2025
Over the past year, books like Less by Patrick Grant and documentaries like Buy Now:…
Report details bleak human rights situation in Ukraine nearly three years into Russian invasion
Covering the period of September to November 2024, the report describes intensified Russian attacks on…
Owner of Medford construction company sentenced to 18 months for tax crimes, making false statements to federal government
Date of action: Dec. 10, 2024 Type of action: Sentencing Employers: Mauricio…
UNHCR urges greater support for people fleeing post-election violence in Mozambique
The violence comes after the top court in Mozambique confirmed on 23 December that the…
Sanctions in Response to Attempted Iranian and Russian Interference in U.S. General Election
The United States is imposing sanctions today on the Cognitive Design Production Center (CPDC), a…
‘Absolutely the wrong path,’ Türk warns against Afghanistan’s ban on women in NGOs
The measure, issued by the de facto Ministry of Economy on 26 December, enforces a…
US Department of Labor finds increased number of care industry employers engaged in wage theft, recovers $735K in wages, damages in recent cases
SACRAMENTO, CA – A recent series of U.S. Department of Labor investigations shows a substantial…
US Department of Labor awards $65M to help community colleges increase access to affordable, high-quality training, improve equitable outcomes
Latest round of Strengthening Community Colleges grants support 18 colleges in 14 states WASHINGTON –…