2004 Audio News Releases
These audio news releases are intended for use by media professionals. If you are unable to listen to the audio clips and you would like to request a transcript, please contact webmaster@dol.gov. Date: 09/27/2004 Title: 2004 Opportunity Conference Description: Important information about registration and program at the 2004 Opportunity Conference set for October 12th. Speaker: Karen Czarnecki (Director, Office of the 21st Century Workforce) (English versions only). Available Formats:
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Title: Web Site Offers Parents, School Officials Back-to-School Benefits Information Description: Description of GovBenefits.gov Web site that has information for parents, teachers, and school officials Speaker: Patrick Pizzella (Chief Information Officer) Available Formats: MP3 (924 KB) / WAV (14,696 KB) (00:01:18) Additional Resources: |
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Title: Secretary Chao's Statements About Overtime Security Description: Secretary Chao discusses new overtime security rules and sources of information. Speaker: Elaine L. Chao (Secretary of Labor) (English Only) Available Formats:
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Title: Secretary Chao Announces $50 Million in Funding to Aid Florida Workers Affected by Hurricane Charley, Tropical Storm Bonnie Speaker: Elaine L. Chao (Secretary of Labor) Available Formats:
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Title: OSHA Offers Technical Assistance for Workers Involved in Cleanup and Recovery Operations from Hurricane Charley Description: The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration released the following safety messages for workers engaged in clean-up efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Charley. Speaker: John Henshaw, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. Henshaw is the Labor Department's top OSHA official (English versions only). Available Formats:
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Title: MSHA Releases Fifth Volume of Mine Safety Minutes to Communicate with Miners, Operators Description: MSHA release of its fifth volume of Mine Safety Minutes, a series of one-minute public service announcements Speaker: Dave D. Lauriski, Assistant Secretary of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration Available Formats: |
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Title: Agreement with Mexico's Foreign Affairs Ministry Description: Secretary Chao comments on the declaration to improve working conditions for Mexican workers. Speaker: Elaine L. Chao (Secretary of Labor) Available Formats:
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Title: Build Wealth at Work Description: Secretary Chao comments on the Build Wealth at Work retirement security initiative. Speaker: Elaine L. Chao (Secretary of Labor) Available Formats:
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Title: Statement of U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao On Unemployment Numbers Description: Secretary Chao comments on the job market and gains in specific sectors. Speaker: Elaine L. Chao (Secretary of Labor) Available Formats: MP3 (293 KB) / WAV (4,076 KB) (00:00:46) Additional Resources: |
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Title: U.S. Labor Department Issues Report on Emergency Preparedness for Federal Workers with Disabilities Description: Office of Disability Employment Policy Assistant Secretary Roy Grizzard released the following statement on ensuring a safe and secure environment for the more than 120,000 employees with disabilities who work in buildings, regional offices or field locations owned or leased by the federal government. Speaker: Office of Disability Employment Policy Assistant Secretary Roy Grizzard Available Formats: MP3 (313 KB) / WAV (13,758 KB) (00:01:13) Additional Resources: |
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Title: Statement of U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao On April State and Regional Unemployment Numbers Description: U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao released the following statement on the April regional and state employment data released May 21, 2004. Speaker: Elaine L. Chao (Secretary of Labor) Available Formats: MP3 (88 KB) / WAV (1,202 KB) (00:00:14) Additional Resources: |
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Title: U.S. Labor Department Launches National Education Campaign Getting It RightKnow Your Fiduciary Responsibilities Description: Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao today launched a nationwide campaign to improve workers' health and retirement security by educating employers and service providers about their fiduciary responsibilities under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). Speaker: Elaine L. Chao (Secretary of Labor) Available Formats: MP3 (250 KB) / WAV (7,796 KB) (00:00:40) Additional Resources: |
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Title: MSHA Releases Fourth Volume of Mine Safety Minutes to Communicate with Miners, Operators Description: MSHA release of its fourth volume of Mine Safety Minutes, a series of one-minute public service announcements Speaker: Dave D. Lauriski, Assistant Secretary of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration Available Formats:
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Title: MSHA Urges Children to Stay OutStay Alive as National Public-Safety Campaign Begins Sixth Year Description: Information about the Stay OutStay Alive campaign Speaker: Dave D. Lauriski, Assistant Secretary of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration Available Formats: MP3 (249 KB) / WAV (3,774 KB) (00:00:43) Additional Resources: |
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Title: Labor Department Announces Expansion of GovBenefits.gov Description: Deputy Secretary of Labor Steven J. Law describes Web site features and enhancements. Speaker: Deputy Secretary of Labor Steven J. Law Available Formats: MP3 (268 KB) / WAV (3,788 KB) (00:00:43) Additional Resources: |
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Title: Public Service Announcement YouthRules! Description: U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao provides information about summer employment for teens. Speaker: Elaine L. Chao (Secretary of Labor) Available Formats: MP3 (378 KB) / WAV (5,234 KB) (00:01:00) Additional Resources: |
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Title: New Overtime Rule Announcement Description: U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao announces the final overtime rules under the FairPay initiative. Speaker: Elaine L. Chao (Secretary of Labor) Available Formats: MP3 (647 KB) / WAV (8,962 KB) (00:01:44) Additional Resources: |
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Title: High Growth Job Training Initiative Description: U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao comments on the high growth job training initiative and explains how the program will promote training opportunities for sectors of the economy experiencing rapid growth. Speaker: Elaine L. Chao (Secretary of Labor) Available Formats: MP3 (203 KB) / WAV (2,837 KB) (00:00:33) Additional Resources:
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