The total number of Recordable Cases of nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses on Guam in 2007 in the Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses were (rounded to the nearest hundreds) 1,800 of which 900 were cases with days away from work, job transfer or restriction. Most of the cases, 1,600, occurred in private industry with the remaining 200 occurring in the State and Local government. Federal Government workers are not included in this survey program.
Total Recordable Cases in private industry were identical for the U.S. overall and Guam in 2007 at 4.2 cases per 100 full time equivalent workers. While there has been some variation in Guam’s rates, they have been generally below the aggregate U.S. rates. Over the time period from 1989-2007, U.S. Recordable Cases have generally declined.
Cases with lost work days for Guam are 2.2 per 100 full time equivalent workers in 2007, nearly identical with the comparable U.S. figure of 2.1 per hundred. In the earlier years, U.S. rates were generally above Guam rates, but their decline has resulted in a convergence of rates between Guam and the U.S. for both Recordable Cases as well as cases with lost workdays. The latest four year average for 2003 – 2007 shows Guam with identical Days Lost Cases as the U.S.
Differences in industry composition could account for differences in overall rates due to the more hazardous nature of some industries. Comparisons of rates for Days Lost Cases on an industry by industry basis indicate comparable patterns between Guam and the U.S. Transportation and Warehousing reports the highest industry incidence rates followed by Manufacturing and then Construction. Financial activities had the lowest incidence rates for both Guam and the U.S.
Unusual spikes in both Recordable and Days Lost Cases in Private Industry occurred in Guam in 1991. A review of the industry data indicates this was associated with a spike in Construction Recordable and Days Lost Cases during that year.
The median number of days away from work in 2007 for Guam was four days compared to seven days for the U.S.
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Collaborate for Success: Partnering with Registered Apprenticeship
The Guam Registered Apprenticeship Team, and the Guam Department of Labor will be hosting an upcoming action clinic - Collaborate for Success: Partnering with Registered Apprenticeship
Key Highlights of the Action Clinic:
Plenaries on School to Apprenticeship and Registered Apprenticeship
Learn about increased flexibility and win-win opportunities achieved by integrating and connecting Registered Apprenticeship, workforce investment and the education system.
Learn about alternative funding sources including the Guam Registered Apprenticeship Program and the Manpower Development Fund
The Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) survey is a semiannual mail survey measuring occupational employment and wage rates for wage and salary workers in nonfarm establishments in the United States. Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands also are surveyed, but their data are not included in this release. OES estimates are constructed from a sample of about 1.2 million establishments. Forms are mailed to approximately 200,000 establishments in May and November of each year for a 3-year period. The nationwide response rate for the May 2008 estimates is 78.2 percent based on establishments and 74.3 percent based on employment. The survey included establishments sampled in the May 2008, November 2007, May 2007, November 2006, May 2006, and November 2005 semiannual panels.
The Occupational Coding System
The OES survey uses the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) occupational classification system, the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system. The SOC system is the first OMB-required occupational classification system for federal agencies. The OES survey categorizes workers into 801 detailed occupations. Together, these detailed occupations make up 22 of the 23 major occupational groups. Military specific occupations are not included in the OES survey. The major groups are as follows:
• Management occupations • Business and financial operations occupations • Computer and mathematical occupations • Architecture and engineering occupations • Life, physical, and social science occupations • Community and social services occupations • Legal occupations • Education, training and library occupations • Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations • Healthcare practitioner and technical occupations • Healthcare support occupations • Protective service occupations • Food preparation and serving related occupations • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations • Personal care and service occupations • Sales and related occupations • Office and administrative support occupations • Farming, fishing, and forestry, occupations • Construction, and extraction occupations • Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations • Production occupations • Transportation and material moving occupations • Military specific occupations (not surveyed in OES).
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GUAM DEPARTMENT OF LABOR - Analysis of new DHS Regulations Regarding H-2B Workers - 3/25/09
The Guam Department of Labor (GDOL), in consultation with local immigration attorneys, USCIS representatives and local employers has developed this analysis of the new H-2B regulations recently promulgated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This analysis is intended to help assist employers and their attorneys in complying with the new regulations as they apply to the H-2B program in Guam.
Disclaimer: This analysis is an attempt to make sense of the regulations in layman’s terms and is for INFORMATION ONLY. It is not intended as legal advice. Employers are encouraged to read the complete regulation and not to rely solely on this analysis. The GDOL is not responsible for the actions of the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Service or the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. In almost all cases, the employer is responsible to deal with the respective federal agencies on benefits and compliance issues.
This analysis only includes references to the new rules and is not all-inclusive. Immigration law is a very complicated and specialized field, the GDOL recommends seeking competent legal advice when dealing with complex immigration matters. Ignorance of the rules is never a valid defense once enforcement action is undertaken by a local or federal department or agency.
Change in Payroll Employment: -539,000(p) in Apr 2009 Historical Data
Change in Average Hourly Earnings: +$0.01(p) in Apr 2009 Historical Data
Change in Average Weekly Hours: unchanged in Apr 2009 Historical Data
Change in Manufacturing Average Weekly Hours: +0.2(p) in Apr 2009 Historical Data
Change in Aggregate Hours Index: -0.6(p) in Apr 2009 Historical Data
Change in Real Earnings: +$0.03(p) in Mar 2009 Historical Data
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The Guam Department of Labor (GDOL), in consultation with local immigration attorneys, USCIS representatives and local employers has developed this analysis of the new H-2B regulations recently promulgated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This analysis is intended to help assist employers and their attorneys in complying with the new regulations as they apply to the H-2B program in Guam.