News from April 2023
Labor Department discusses Maritime Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health (MACOSH); Notice of Meeting on April 25
By DOL Newswire | Apr 26, 2023
The US Labor Department published a two page notice on April 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
US Department of Labor finds Guam Shipyards failed to follow federal safety standards after investigation into rigger's November 2022 death
By DOL Newswire | Apr 27, 2023
News Release: PITI, GUAM ‒ A federal inspection found that a ship repair company might have prevented the death of a rigger at the Port of Guam in November 2022 had they followed legally required safety standards for operating cranes.
Labor Department discusses Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Federal Transit Act Urban Program Transit Worker Protections on April 26
By DOL Newswire | Apr 27, 2023
The US Labor Department published a two page notice on April 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages Business Supplement discussed on April 26 by Labor Department
By DOL Newswire | Apr 27, 2023
The US Labor Department published a two page notice on April 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Good Leads Hearing on Reducing Health Care Costs
By DOL Newswire | Apr 27, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Chair Bob Good (R-VA) delivered the following remarks, as prepared for delivery, at a hearing titled "Reducing Health Care Costs for Working Americans and Their Families"...
Foxx to Su: Will You Testify on May 17?
By DOL Newswire | Apr 27, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) sent a follow-up letter to Acting Secretary Su to ask whether she plans to accept Chairwoman Foxx’s invitation to testify before the Committee on May 17. Chairwoman Foxx sent the initial request on April 18, detailing...
Labor Department discusses Technical Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting and Agenda on April 26
By DOL Newswire | Apr 27, 2023
The US Labor Department published a one page notice on April 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Job Corps Enrollee Allotment Determination discussed on April 26 by Labor Department
By DOL Newswire | Apr 27, 2023
The US Labor Department published a one page notice on April 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Department of Labor investigation of fatal trench collapse in Brazoria County finds contractor failed to follow federal excavation safety measures
By DOL Newswire | Apr 27, 2023
News Release: HOUSTON - A Houston-area contractor's repeated failure to follow federal workplace safety procedures during excavation operations contributed to a worker’s death near Manvel in October 2022, a federal workplace safety investigation has found.
Occupational Employment and Wages Summary
By DOL Newswire Report | Apr 28, 2023
Computer and mathematical occupations had employment of 5.0 million in May 2022, representing 3.4 percent of total national employment, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today
College Enrollment and Work Activity of Recent High School and College Graduates Summary
By DOL Newswire Report | Apr 28, 2023
In October 2022, 62.0 percent of 2022 high school graduates ages 16 to 24 were enrolled in colleges or universities, little changed from the previous year, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.
Business Employment Dynamics Summary
By DOL Newswire Report | Apr 28, 2023
From June 2022 to September 2022, gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments were 8.8 million, an increase of 561,000 jobs from the previous quarter, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today
Productivity and Costs by Industry: Manufacturing and Mining Industries - 2022
By DOL Newswire Report | Apr 28, 2023
Labor productivity declines were widespread among manufacturing industries in 2022, with decreases in 66 of the 86 four-digit NAICS manufacturing industries, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.
US Department of Labor finds Mississippi farm willfully disregarded safety standards after South African guest worker suffocates in storage bin
By DOL Newswire Report | Apr 28, 2023
Bare Bones Farms did not protect workers from engulfment hazards with required equipment
US Department of Labor announces launch of 'Beat the Heat' contest
By DOL Newswire Report | Apr 28, 2023
OSHA seeking new tools to increase awareness of heat hazards at work
Consulting firm earns renewed 'Star' designation, US Department of Labor recognition of its lengthy commitment to safe, healthy workplaces
By DOL Newswire Report | Apr 28, 2023
Hellman & Associates Inc.'s continues history of high standards for employee protection
US Department of Labor, Ringland-Johnson Construction partnership will promote workplace safety during Rockford's Hard Rock Casino project
By DOL Newswire Report | Apr 28, 2023
Intended to unite contractors, subcontractors to prevent worker injuries, hazard exposure
Department of Labor finds City of Delray Beach retaliated against inspector for reporting cross-contamination between tap water, reclaimed sewage
By DOL Newswire Report | Apr 28, 2023
City of Delray Beach will pay terminated employee $818K
US Department of Labor announces new members of Maritime Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health
By DOL Newswire Report | Apr 28, 2023
The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the appointment of 15 members of the Maritime Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health.
US Department of Labor partners with Moss & Associates LLC to promote workplace safety during Pasco County Jail project in Central Florida
By DOL Newswire Report | Apr 28, 2023
Partnership to help prevent worker injuries during construction project