Negotiations are expected to last through mid-November. A union representing about 12,000 rail workers voted down a tentative contract that was brokered by the White House to avert…
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Labor Secretary Responds to September Jobs Report
Government reports a quarter million jobs were added to the economy last month. The government reported Friday that the U.S. economy added 263,000 payrolls in September. At the…
Read MoreLabor Secretary Joins Global Leaders Voicing Slavery Concerns
The statement made in response to the report estimating new rates of modern slavery. The International Labor Organization released their updated “Global Estimates of Modern Slavery” earlier this…
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Amtrak Cancels All Long-Distance Travel Routes
The administration continues to try to resolve the railroad labor dispute. Passenger railroad company Amtrak announced late Wednesday that they will be canceling all of their long-distance routes…
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Administration Urges Railroad Union Resolution
Railroad shutdown could cost $2 billion per day. President Biden’s administration is getting involved in assisting railroad companies and railroad unions to reach a deal to avoid a…
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August CPI Report Shows Inflation at 8.3%
Federal Reserve poised to again raise interest rates. The Consumer Price Index for August shows inflation is up 8.3 percent from a year ago. Economists were expecting a lower…
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First Lady Kicks Off Apprenticeship Ambassador Program
Secretaries Raimondo and Walsh join the commencement. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh and Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo joined First Lady Jill Biden at the White House last…
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White House to Invest $100 Million Toward Teacher Shortage
Funding will come through the American Rescue Plan. President Biden’s administration has announced a series of new funding aids to help schools fill their vacant teaching positions. Secretary of…
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Job Openings Increased in July
The hiring pace slowed for the fourth month in a row. The U.S. Department of Labor announced Tuesday that job openings rose in July as employers become less…
Read MoreLabor Department Invests in Apprenticeships for Women
Awards $3.4 million to women’s recruitment, training, and retention. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh announced last week that the Department of Labor is adding $3.4 million to the…
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