Unions have until December 9 to approve an agreement. The deadline for a labor agreement between railroads and labor unions has been pushed back again. Another railroad workers…
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Labor Department Releases Third Quarter Data
Wages and labor spending increased, no indicators show inflation slowing. The Labor Department released third-quarter information showing that worker pay and benefits rose rapidly compared to the year…
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Administration Expands Made In America Requirements
Federal procurements need to be 60 percent domestic. President Biden’s administration announced it will increase requirements for federally-procured goods to be sourced domestically, a step officials say will…
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Surgeon General Releases Guidance on Workplace Mental Health
Five essential items are highlighted to guide business leaders. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy released a 30-page framework last week for businesses to use to improve mental health and…
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Labor 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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National Labor Relations Board Proposes Update
Trade groups concerned by possible negative impact joint-employer status. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking suggesting potential changes to the joint-employer…
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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Department of Labor Highlights Maternal Workers’ Rights
Officials organize the Maternal Health Series for the month of August. During the month of August, The Department of Labor will roll out their Maternal Health Series, a…
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U.S. Experiences Decline in Worker Productivity
The annual rate shows the largest drop on record. The Labor Department reported Tuesday that U.S. worker productivity fell sharply in the second quarter. On an annualized basis,…
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House Bill to Limit Protections for Gig Workers
The legislation would adjust the rights of independent, flexible workers. The House of Representatives is considering the Worker Flexibility and Choice Act to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act…
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