| Forget the song of the summer; this year it's all about good jobs - and we're singing that tune all over the country. | 
U.S. Department of Labor | | June 13, 2024 |
| Good Jobs Summer Tour highlights federal investments in Alabama Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su joined Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin and community partners as they committed to our Good Jobs Principles. These principles unite workers, businesses, community-based organizations, labor unions and more to commit to jobs that have living wages and good benefits, are safe and free of discrimination, and give workers the ability to form and join a union. While in Birmingham, Acting Secretary Su visited New Flyer, a sustainable bus manufacturer, and met with their workers to celebrate them reaching their first union contract and to hear how it has impacted their lives. |
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| Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship convenes Acting Secretary Su and Assistant Secretary José Javier RodrÃguez joined employers, apprentices, international leaders, federal partners and others at a recent meeting of our Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship. Participants discussed the state of Registered Apprenticeships, lessons from abroad, and expanding apprenticeships in industries and federal government. Committee members will continue meeting over the coming years to advise department leadership on improving apprenticeships for American jobseekers of all backgrounds. |
| Deere & Co. agrees to resolve alleged hiring discrimination Deere & Co. has agreed to pay $1.1 million and extend 53 job offers to resolve alleged hiring discrimination against Black and Hispanic job seekers at three production facilities in Illinois and Iowa. Potential class members can check out our class member locator to learn more. |
| An informative panel discussion on the benefits of the silica final rule Assistant Secretary for Mine Safety and Health Chris Williamson moderated a livestreamed panel discussion with current and former miners, mine safety and health experts, labor union representatives and other stakeholders last week. The panelists discussed how MSHAâs new final rule for respirable crystalline silica will better protect the health of the nationâs miners. The final rule lowers the permissible exposure limit of silica dust, among other critical protections. |
| Taking a closer look at gender-based violence and harassment How can employers, workers and communities prevent and address gender-based violence and harassment in the world of work? The Womenâs Bureau and OSHA hosted a webinar series examining it as a workplace safety and health issue. |
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| Job Corps celebrates 60 years of creating career pathways Ahead of its 60th anniversary in August, Job Corps is celebrating six decades as the nationâs largest residential career training and education program and focusing on new opportunities to serve todayâs evolving workforce. On June 6, Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training José Javier RodrÃguez visited San Diego, Los Angeles and Honolulu Job Corps centers and spoke with students from all three centers in addition to students from Long Beach and Inland Empire. |
|  | Wage violations stack up We're taking legal action against two IHOP franchises, alleging multiple wage violations, including withholding servers' tips. |
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|  | Paid leave webinar Join us online June 26 for thePaid Leave: Equity in Implementation conference, delving into the latest developments shaping the paid leave landscape. |
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|  | Safety stand down Trench Safety Stand Down Week 2024 is June 17-21. Help get the word out about trench hazards and how to keep workers safe! |
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|  | Insurance settlement Unum Life Insurance Co. will change how it administers its proof of good health requirement, referred to as evidence of insurability, for participants in job-based life insurance plans. |
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| Why do an apprenticeship? Fresh out of college, Kaniya's starting an apprenticeship with D.C.'s Department of Human Services to jumpstart a career in public service. Apprenticeships offer a great path to future success in tons of fields â with or without a college degree. |
| Economic growth continues with 272,000 new jobs in May The U.S. economy continued to demonstrate strong, steady growth with an additional 272,000 jobs in May, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The unemployment rate has been at or below 4% for 30 months â the longest stretch since 1970. |
| Know your rights: OSHA standards require employers to provide free drinking water in the workplace and permit employees to drink it. Learn more about this requirement and find answers to other frequently asked questions here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:share:7203447864100843521 -U.S. Department of Labor LinkedIn |
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