News from April 2023


Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment Summary

Unemployment rates were lower in February than a year earlier in 228 of the 389 metropolitan areas, higher in 131 areas, and unchanged in 30 areas, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.


US Department of Labor, state agencies, industry leaders launch campaign to educate, alert Midwest employers, workers of deadly excavation hazards

Thirty-nine people died doing trench or excavation work in the U.S. in 2022 – four in Illinois and two others in Ohio.


US Department of Labor seeking public input, ideas to improve OSHA whistleblower program outreach, training at May meeting US Department of Labor seeking public input, ideas to improve OSHA whistleblower program outreach, training at May meeting

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration will hold a virtual meeting on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, to hear public comments and suggestions as part of its effort to improve outreach and training initiatives that support the federal whistleblower laws the agency enforces.


US Department of Labor renews 'Star Level' designation of Dighton Power for workplace safety, health achievements

US Department of Labor renews 'Star Level' designation of Dighton Power for workplace safety, health achievements


US Department of Labor renews 'Star Level' designation of Tiverton Power for workplace safety, health achievements

US Department of Labor renews 'Star Level' designation of Tiverton Power for workplace safety, health achievements






Biden-harris Administration Announces $80m In Funding Available To Develop, Strengthen, Scale Equitable Pathways To Good Infrastructure Jobs

To maximize the impact of the Biden-Harris administration’s historic infrastructure, manufacturing and clean energy investments, the U.S. Department of Labor today announced the availability of $80 million in funding through its Building Pathways to Infrastructure Jobs Grant Program.



A Second Chance Set This Worker on the Path to Career Success

A Second Chance Set This Worker on the Path to Career Success



World Health Day: Celebrating Good Health and In-Demand Healthcare Jobs

World Health Day: Celebrating Good Health and In-Demand Healthcare Jobs


Helping Employers and Workers Build Relationships and Reach Agreements

Helping Employers and Workers Build Relationships and Reach Agreements


PBGC Approves Supplemented SFA Application for Local 681 Plan

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) announced today that it has approved the supplemented application submitted to the Special Financial Assistance (SFA) Program by the Cement Masons Local Union 681 Pension Plan (Local 681 Plan).


PBGC Rated Among Best Places to Work in Federal Government

Office of Negotiations & Restructuring Ranked No.1 Across Government Subcomponents Category


PBGC Approves Supplemented SFA Application for NYS Teamsters Conference Plan For Immediate Release

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) announced today that it has approved the supplemented application submitted to the Special Financial Assistance (SFA) Program by the New York State Teamsters Conference Pension and Retirement Plan (NYS Teamsters Conference Plan). The plan, based in Syracuse, New York, covers 33,643 participants in the transportation industry.


PBGC Approves Supplemented SFA Application for Teamsters Local 52 Plan

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) announced today that it has approved the supplemented application submitted to the Special Financial Assistance (SFA) Program by the Teamsters Local Union No. 52 Pension Fund (Teamsters Local 52 Plan).


PBGC Approves Supplemented SFA Application for Local 681 Plan

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) announced today that it has approved the supplemented application submitted to the Special Financial Assistance (SFA) Program by the Cement Masons Local Union 681 Pension Plan (Local 681 Plan).