Federal farm legislation renews food subsidy reform debates. The recently passed federal budget expands work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the federal government’s food security…
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President Encourages Port Labor Negotiations
Workers have gone nearly a year without a contract, and some ports experience shutdowns. President Joe Biden is committed to respecting the negotiation process between West Coast port…
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DOL Finds San Francisco Subways Violated Child Labor Laws
The operator of 14 chain locations commits a number of Fair Labor Act violations. The Department of Labor obtained a preliminary court injunction against the owner of 14…
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SCOTUS Rules in Favor of Company over Union Leaders
The decision states that the union did not take reasonable action to protect company assets when striking. The Supreme Court has ruled that union leaders fostered “foreseeable and…
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Department of Commerce Opens Grants for Regional Tech Hubs
A new program has been introduced for localized partnership and innovation. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo recently announced the launch of the Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs program.…
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Labor Department Announces “Stand Down to Save Lives”
The inaugural mine safety event is being held Wednesday. The Department of Labor announced the first “Stand Down to Save Lives” event by the Mine Safety and Health…
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OSHA Launches Workplace Fall Awareness Program
Fall-related injuries current leading cause of workplace fatalities. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has kicked off a new national program to bring awareness to falls in…
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Senate Repeals President’s Pause on Chinese Solar Tariffs
President Biden is likely to veto the measure. The Senate voted this week to formally rescind President Joe Biden’s pause on tariffs against the import of Chinese solar…
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Labor Secretary Nomination Advances Out Of Committee
Nominee Julie Su will receive full vote in the Senate. The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee narrowly voted to move President Joe Biden’s nominee for Labor…
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Homeland Security Creating AI Task Force
Secretary Mayorkas calls the power “extraordinary.” Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas announced that a task force is being created on how to use artificial intelligence. Governing…
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