| âWishing you and yours a safe, happy and peaceful end to the year. See you in 2024! | 
U.S. Department of Labor | | December 21, 2023 |
| Federal investment means good jobs for Americaâs workers Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su visited Cleveland this week to discuss a final rule requiring Project Labor Agreements for most construction work with more than $35 million in federal contracts. These agreements will help federal projects get done on time and on budget and improve job quality for workers. âToday is the start of something big,â Su said. âWeâre proving that what makes good sense for government is also good for workers. Itâs good for businesses. Itâs good for our country.â |
| Addressing a major factor in mine fatalities and injuries In recent years, powered haulage equipment and machinery have been the leading causes of serious and fatal mining accidents. Learn more about a new final rule to improve safety when miners use surface mobile equipment. |
| Recognizing migrant workers Migrant workers contribute significantly to our economy. Like all workers, they have rights to correct wages and a safe and healthful workplace free from discrimination and harassment. On International Migrants Day, we shared a powerful call to action from a migrant worker and resources to help ensure everyone working in the U.S. knows their rights. |
| $2.8M+ awarded to combat Ohio opioid crisis We've awarded more than $2.8 million to support continued efforts to provide disaster-relief employment and training services for Ohio communities affected by the opioid crisis. |
| New data shows rise in fatal occupational injuries Fatal occupational injuries rose 5.7% in 2022, and Black and Hispanic workers saw the largest increase. Read a statement from Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health Doug Parker on new data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. |
| Sometimes it is easy being green The Department of Labor is joining six federal agencies in an agreement to implement the American Climate Corps, a landmark initiative announced by President Biden in September to train the next generation of clean energy, conservation and climate resilience workers, while putting them on a path to good-paying union jobs. |
|  | Supporting workers worldwide 2023 was a banner year in our efforts to advance global labor rights. Check out these highlights from the Bureau of International Labor Affairs. |
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|  | Association Health Plans proposal Weâve announced a proposal aiming to support consumer healthcare protections by rescinding a 2018 rule, âDefinition of Employer â Association Health Plans.â |
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|  | PERM Schedule A RFI Weâre requesting public comment on whether to revise the list of Schedule A job classifications that do not require permanent labor certifications. |
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|  | ð¼ Weâre pumped! One year after its passage, the PUMP Act is ensuring more workers have the right to time and space to pump breastmilk during the workday. |
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|  | New frontiers Business leaders, investors and workers recently shared with us how theyâre benefiting from collaborative labor relationships. |
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| Meet Travis, Sebastian, Joey and Angus. They're living the sweet life in Florida while their number 1 fan Justin supports our work at @USDOL. Among other things, Justin shoots some of the great videos you've seen on this and other Labor Department social accounts. #DOLPets
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