White House press secretary reports that inflation reached the lowest level in nearly four years. The Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that February’s core consumer…
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Labor Secretary Nominee Appears Before Senate Committee
She committed to address the exploitation of children in violation of labor laws. President Trump’s Labor Secretary nominee, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, appeared before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and…
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Federal Judge Rules DOGE Can Access Federal Records in HHS, DOL, and CFPB
Unions and nonprofits had requested a temporary injunction against DOGE, claiming it is not a valid agency. District Judge John Bates ruled late last week that DOGE likely…
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President Trump Fires 17 Agency Inspectors General
The move is at odds with a 2022 law that requires a 30-day notice before these presidential appointees are removed. On Friday night, President Donald Trump removed the…
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Labor Department Releases December Inflation Data
The rate of inflation rose 0.4 percent last month bringing 2024’s annual total to 2.9 percent. The U.S. Labor Department announced inflation numbers for the month of December…
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Labor Department Launches Grant Initiative for Incarceration-to-Employment Program
$25 million in funding will support training and employment to reduce recidivism. The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced at least $25 million in grants under the Pathway…
Read MoreLabor Department Awards $65 Million to Critical Energy Training Programs
18 colleges in 14 states receive funding for manufacturing and IT training. The Department of Labor has awarded 18 colleges $65 million in grant funding, supporting their workforce…
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Labor Department Settles With Rhode Island Hospital on Pandemic Overtime
The facility repeatedly denied 853 healthcare workers overtime during COVID-19. The Department of Labor reached a settlement with Kent County Memorial Hospital, requiring the hospital to pay $1.9…
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Labor Department Addresses Opioid-Induced Unemployment in Florida
$1.5 million will increase health and counseling services to support employment in 21 counties. The Department of Labor awarded $1.5 million to Florida’s Department of Commerce this month,…
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OSHA Announces Hazardous Working Conditions Settlement with Amazon
The company will provide ergonomic support to prevent musculoskeletal disorders. Amazon settled allegations of hazardous working conditions with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) this month, agreeing…
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