Secretary Blinken Speaks at the women’s economic strategy launch regarding the global workforce. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke at the unveiling of the Strategy on Global Women’s…
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Job Creation Higher than Expected in December
The president applauds the report. The Department of Labor announced that 223,000 jobs were added to the U.S. economy in December. Officials report that the unemployment rate has…
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FTC Rule Would Ban Labor Non-Compete Clauses
The agency calls the practice exploitative. The Federal Trade Commission has proposed a rule that would eliminate non-compete clauses from labor contracts. This would permit employees to work…
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New Legislation Would Address Supply Chains
Bill would require federal agencies to get involved. Senator Marco Rubio of Florida and Representative Ro Khanna of California have introduced legislation that seeks to strengthen supply chains.…
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DoD Announces 2022 Defense Acquisition Workforce Awards
Five annual awards to be presented in a virtual ceremony. Undersecretary of Defense William A. LaPlante announced the winners of the 2022 Defense Acquisition Workforce Awards this past…
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Transitioning Service Members Receive More Assistance
Labor Department adds 5 new partners to the VETS program. The U.S. Department of Labor announced that five new partners have joined the Veterans’ Employment and Training Service,…
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U.S. and EU Launch Talent for Growth Task Force
The mutual goal is to maintain skilled workers for strong economy. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo was joined by European Commission Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager earlier this week…
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November Job Growth Higher Than Expected
Unemployment remains at 3.7 percent. The Bureau of Labor Statistics released figures on Friday that show the economy gaining 263,000 jobs in November, which is higher than economists…
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House Vote Could Block Rail Strike
President supports the congressional intervention. A vote is planned on Wednesday in the House of Representatives that would block a strike by railroad workers. On Monday, in his…
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Commerce, Labor, Education Forge New Partnership
Collaboration is intended to strengthen the flow between education and stable careers. The Department of Education announced the launch of the Unlocking Career Success initiative, a partnership between…
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