| What the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency means for your health benefits. | 
U.S. Department of Labor | | April 6, 2023 |
| $80M available in Building Pathways to Infrastructure Jobs grants To maximize the impact of the Biden-Harris administrations historic investments in infrastructure, manufacturing and clean energy, the department is making $80 million available in funding. As part of the administrations Investing in America Tour to highlight the presidents economic policies, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden discussed how grants like these support career-connected learning and workforce training programs that prepare students for jobs. "Through the Biden education pathway, we can fundamentally transform what it means to make a living and make a life here in America," she said. |
| What the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency means for your health benefits The COVID-19 public health emergency and national emergency are likely to end on May 11, 2023. |
| OSHA urges caution for storm recovery workers After severe weather swept through much of the Southeast and Midwest, workers involved in cleanup activities face dangers during recovery operations. OSHA is urging employers to ensure that workers have the proper training, equipment and expertise. |
| Creating safer workplaces Through OSHA's new authority to certify U and T visas, we can help combat labor trafficking and create safer work environments for all workers in the U.S. |
| Expanding opportunity for workers yes, WIOA can! As the federal government invests in infrastructure, clean energy, manufacturing and technology creating job opportunities around the country were highlighting states that have found creative ways to use WIOA funds to support workforce development efforts that target traditionally overlooked communities. |
| Ohio company enters Severe Violator Enforcement Program after 3 injuries in 5 months For the third time in five months, OSHA investigated reports of unsafe machinery at an Ohio hardwood flooring mill. Two of those inspections involved worker injuries, the latest when a workers fingertip was partially amputated because it was caught in an unguarded belt and pulley. OSHA cited the company for six repeated and 12 serious safety violations and placed it in the Severe Violator Enforcement Program. |
|  | Good Jobs, Great Cities Were partnering with the National League of Cities to help 12 cities build pathways to good jobs resulting from historic federal investments. Interested cities must apply by April 28. |
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|  | Support for service members, spouses We awarded nearly $2.7 million to the Texas Workforce Commission to support employment and training services for transitioning military service members and their spouses. |
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|  | Hot healthcare jobs Ahead of World Health Day on April 7, learn about some of the healthcare occupations that are expected to grow the fastest from 2021 to 2031. |
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|  | Trench safety In an unsafe trench, thousands of pounds of soil can bury a worker within seconds. Help get the word out about trench hazards and how to keep workers safe. |
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| 2022 injury and illness data is available OSHA has published 2022 injury and illness data based on reports by more than 300,000 establishments. The Injury Tracking Application data is part of OSHAs electronic recordkeeping requirements for certain employers. |
"America is founded on the idea that all people are created equal and deserve to be treated equally throughout their lives... Today, as we celebrate transgender people, we also celebrate every Americans fundamental right to be themselves." https://whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2023/03/30/a-proclamation-on-transgender-day-of-visibility/ #TDOV
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