The funding is intended to help smaller suppliers transition to the EV supply chain. Vice President Kamala Harris announced that President Biden’s administration is investing $100 million to…
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FTC Rule Bans Noncompetes Nationwide
Chair Khan says that the agreements keep wages low and suppress new ideas. The Federal Trade Commission recently announced a final rule that bans noncompetes nationwide. The commission…
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Labor Department Announces “Workers Memorial Day“ Events
The agency is hosting events to commemorate workers fatally injured on the job. President Joe Biden’s administration will observe Workers Memorial Day on April 28, and the Department…
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Labor Department Awards Funding to Youth Workforce Transition Programs
Over $10 million will be split between four states for underserved communities. The Department of Labor announced $10.5 million in funding for funded youth workforce transition programs. This…
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Proposed OSHA Rule Supports Employees’ Rights During Inspections
The move would clarify guidelines for designating representatives, enhancing fairness and effectiveness in OSHA inspections. The U.S. Department of Labor announced a final rule regarding employee rights to…
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Labor Department Reports February Employment Numbers
The unemployment rate has returned to pre-pandemic levels. The Labor Department released the February edition of the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, showing there were 1.36 job…
Read MoreMine Safety Inspections Reveal Violations Across Nine States
MSHA reports 207 safety hazards, and issues citations to mines. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) conducted impact inspections at 13 mines across…
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Labor Department Develops Workforce Exchange Program with Japan
A department leader visits Japanese semiconductor centers to organize an exchange. The Department of Labor’s Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Brent Parton visited Japan over the weekend to organize…
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National Economic Advisor Addresses Annual NABE Conference
She stated that today’s strong recovery lays the foundation for the future. National Economic Council Director Lael Brainard spoke at the 40th Annual National Association for Business Economics…
Read MoreActing Labor Secretary Responds to January Jobs Numbers
Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 353,000 added to the economy last month. U.S. Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su responded to the January 2024 Employment Situation report, noting…
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