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September 27, 2012

What's New

Labor, Commerce Announce Support to 'Make it in America'
Innovative Training Programs at Community Colleges

National News

MSHA Awards $1.25 Million in Mine Safety Grants
Continued Focus on Unemployment Insurance Program Integrity
Settlement Reached in Crandall Canyon Collapse
New ODEP National Resource Centers to Open

International Scene

Updated Tools to Combat International Child Labor

DOL Working for You

Job Corps Carpentry Student Nails Down Green Job
Air Force Vet Works to Help Other Vets

DOL in Action

Trenching Hazards Found at Mastec North America Site
OPC Polymers Cited After Cloud for Flammable Vapors
Real Estate Management Company Ordered to Pay Back Wages
Willful and Serious Safety Violations Found at Georgia Utility Company
Dlubak Glass Cited for Exposing Workers to Lead at Ohio Plant
Violations Found at Podnar Plastics Manufacturing Facility
Milwaukee Company Cited for Failing to Isolate Power
Kentucky Coal Mine Undergoes 10th Targeted Inspection
Carter Construction Cited for Exposing Workers to Trenching Hazards
Hao Hao Restaurant in Austin, Texas, to Pay $70,000 to 10 Employees
Multiple Process Safety Management Violations at Westlake Vinyl
Hawaii Union Official Sentenced to Prison for Embezzlement
Proposed $70,000 Penalty for Arizona Postal Facility
Workers at 2 Michigan Hotels Due $162,000 in Back Wages
Safety and Health Hazards Found at Kearny, NJ, Warehouse
Mohawk Industries Agrees to Improve Fire Safety Protection
EBSA Investigators Help Take Down Not So Good Fella

DOL's Global Trailblazer
Reaching out to the AAPI Community
Building an Education Nation
Connecticut Community College Hosts Latino Roundtable
Employment Resource for Veterans
New Systems Will Facilitate Foreign Labor Certification Filing
DOL, Comcast Team-up to Connect
ODEP Teams With BIZ and EEOC
Appointments to Construction Safety and Health Advisory Committee
Talking Autos in Texas
Hawaii and OSHA Sharing Oversight for Worker Safety
Job Clubs at the White House
Teaming Up with California to Educate Garment Employers
12-College Consortium Developing Bioscience Training Program
Controlling Dust in Coal Mines
The Importance of Education

September 20, 2012

What's New

$500 Million to Boost Job Training Partnerships

National News

$20.7 Million for States Through the Disability Employment Initiative
Slight Decline in Fatal Work Injuries in 2011

Green Scene

OSHA Partners With American Wind Energy Association for Training

Around DOL

Advisory Committee on Veterans Discusses Employment Initiatives

News You Can Use

Solis, Sperling and Borzi Take Fee Disclosure Message Online
Safety.Data.Gov — Tapping Expertise for the Public Good
EBSA Hosts Webcast for Women Nearing Retirement

It Happened On The Hill

TAP Redesign Responsive to Veterans

DOL Working for You

New Career Options for Coast Guard Veteran After Retraining
Department's Grant Helps Army Veteran and His Daughter

DOL in Action

Storm Cleanup Assistance for Ohio
Contractor to Pay $325,000 for Hiring Discrimination
Initiative to Improve FLSA Compliance in Texas Hotel, Motel Industry
Penalties Proposed for Lack of Cave-in Protection
Safety Violations Found at Processing Plant After Worker Fatality
Ohio Couple Sentenced for Embezzlement From Union
West Virginia Construction Company Faces Fine for Fall Hazards
Construction, Installation Company Cited for Repeat Fall Hazards
Penalties Proposed for New York Contractor After Injury
Hazards Found at Delaware Manufacturer
EBSA Investigators Participated in Probe of Investment Officer
Storm Cleanup Assistance for New York

Nine Millionaires and a Plumber
New Citizens
Jobs in Baltimore
STEM for Women
Reaching Out in Jersey
Another Honor for DOL Newsletter!
Filling the STEM Pipeline
VRAP at Major Milestone
Supporting Women Veterans
SkillsUSA's Champion
Refugee Resettlement
Oil and Gas Industry Safety
Equal Pay Challenges
ECOMP and POWER

September 13, 2012

What's New

Revving Up Job Growth in Michigan

National News

$10.7 Million Awarded in Grants for Safety and Health Training
Million-Dollar Grant to Prepare Youths With Disabilities for Careers

Around DOL

Observing Hispanic Heritage Month
Remembering 9/11 With a Moment of Silence

International Scene

Brazilian Delegation, Department Meet on Human Trafficking
Martinez Discusses Disability Employment Policy for London Forum

News You Can Use

ERISA Council Meeting Set for Sept. 25
Meeting the Needs of Retirees
Deadline Extended for Worker Safety Challenge

DOL Working for You

VRAP Helps Navy Vet Get High-Tech Training
Job Corps/AmeriCorps Student Changes Lives

DOL in Action

Restaurant Industry Enforcement Initiative Nets $675,000 for Workers
Employees Exposed to Toxic Materials at San Diego Navy Facility
Auto Supplier to Pay Whistleblower $275,000
Workers at 3 Detroit Bakeries to Receive Back Wages
45 Serious Violations Found for Asbestos Exposure; 7 Companies Cited
Montana Foundry Faulted for Safety, Health Violations
Former Cashier at Las Vegas Laborers Union Sentenced to Prison
Apartment Maintenance Workers Exposed to Pesticide, Hospitalized

Answering the Call of September 11
Building Bridges in Virginia
Women's Bureau in Phoenix
Safety at Western Mines
DOL News Brief Wins Top Award
The Power of Diversity
Working With State Agencies
Assessing Leave Benefits
Combating Family Homelessness
Ending Violence Against Women
Open Government Webcast
Training Accord in Chicago

September 6, 2012

What's New

Commemorating Labor Day 2012

National News

Post-Isaac Recovery Assistance for Louisiana and Mississippi

News You Can Use

Join Solis, Borzi for Webcast on 401(k) Fee Disclosure
Only Ten Days Left to Accept the Challenge

Green Scene

Taking the Green Job Message to the Airwaves

DOL Working for You

Job Corps Grad Keeps an Eye on Cash and Chips
Moving On, Thanks to 'Soldier On'

DOL in Action

Federal Contractor Settles Allegations of Sex Discrimination
Health and Safety Violations Found at Ohio Machine Shop
Underage Worker Suffers Serious Injury While Herding Cattle
Oregon Blueberry Farmers Pay $240,000 in Back Wages, Penalties
Workers Injured in Missouri Fireworks Plant Explosion
California Garment Contractor Missed Payrolls, Investigation Finds
Broadcast Employees Union to Hold Supervised Election
Suit Filed Against DirecTV, Subcontractor For Back Wages, Damages
Grower, Contractor Agree to Penalties for Child Labor Violations
Insurance Brokerage Firm Sued for Illegal Pension Plan Activity
Company Cited for Exposing Workers to Toxic Chemicals
Contractor Sued for Firing Whistleblower

Labor Day Gets a Stamp
Twin Cities Welcome
Labor Rights Week in America
Citizen Tech Engagement
Employment Discrimination
Creating Employment Partnerships
Manufacturing in Cleveland

August 30, 2012

What's New

Every Day Is Labor Day at the Labor Department
Secretary Announces $75 million in YouthBuild Grants
In Rhode Island, Seeing 'Work Share' Work

National News

Miner Job Reinstatements on the Rise
$5 Million to be Awarded to Combat Child Labor in Burkina Faso

News You Can Use

Safety in the Aftermath of Hurricane Isaac
Webcast on 401(k) Fees to Feature Solis, Borzi and Sperling

DOL Working for You

Single Mom Gains Life Lessons Through YouthBuild
Career Takes Off for Air Force Veteran After Job-Search Assistance

DOL in Action

Illinois Company Ordered to Restore $2.7 Million to Retirement Plan
Norfolk Southern to Pay $932,000 After Terminating Two Workers
New Jersey Produce Broker to Pay $650,000 in Back Wages, Damages
Agreement to Protect Workers From Hydraulic Lift Hazards
Mine Inspectors Find Serious Safety Violations
Steel Wire Maker Cited for 19 Violations Following Fatality
Former Union Officer Sentenced for Embezzlement
Arizona Trucking Company Ordered to Reinstate Whistleblower
Texas Day Care Company Made Illegal Paycheck Deductions
Penalties Proposed for Steel Services Company in Ohio
Texas Company Pays Back Wages Due to Misclassification of Workers
Inspection Finds Safety Violations at Tyson Foods Plant in Nebraska
Repeat Safety, Health Violations Found at Ohio Flour Mill
Montana Sawmill Faulted for Inadequate Employee Safeguards
Workers Exposed to Serious Hazards at Oklahoma Facility
New Jersey Contractor Fined for Scaffold-Related Hazards
Virginia Construction Company Cited for Misclassifying Workers
Safety Violations Found Following Explosion That Injured Worker

Who Invented Labor Day?
Labor Rights Week
CONNECTing People With Careers
"Women in the Workforce"
Safety Theme for Phone Bank
Women's Rights Roundtable
Renewed Safety Alliance
Workplace Inclusion
Workers Defense Project
Update for ERISA Council
Economic Development Forum
Disability App Awards

August 23, 2012

What's New

Labor Rights Week — A Commitment to Safety and Fairness
Join In the Labor Day Twitter Chat With Solis

National News

Youth Employment Turning the Corner in 2012
$11 Million in Grants Awarded to Provide Job Training for Veterans

News You Can Use

New Field Office in West Texas

DOL Working for You

She Discovered Her Ticket to Work
Fire House Gets Rock-Solid Help From Shriver Job Corps

DOL in Action

Department Seeks $34 Million for Employee Retirement Plans
In the Southeast, Raising Awareness About Fall Hazards
Additional Storm Assistance for Missouri
Rule to Protect Workers From Hoisting Equipment Hazards
Puerto Rico Restaurant Ordered to Pay $130,000 to 26 Workers
Massachusetts Company Faces Penalties After Worker Injured
Los Angeles Restaurant Chain to Pay Back Wages, Damages
Two Companies Cited Following New Jersey Heat Fatality
Postal Union to Hold New Election
Massachusetts Employers Urged to Prevent Falls and Fall Hazards
Inspection Finds Safety Hazards at New York Food Processor
Legal Action Underway to Protect Migrant Workers in Michigan
Financial Services Company to Pay $1.2 Million to Pension Plans
Houston Emergency Medical Service Companies Sued for Back Wages
Penalties Proposed for Pennsylvania Die Manufacturer
Virginia Beach Company Faulted for 'Off the Clock' Hours
Safety Hazards at Georgia Recycler, Inspection Finds

Work Is Our Policy
50,000 HEAT App Downloads
Job Corps Anniversary
Accessible Technology Webcast
Funds to Spur Manufacturing
Portland Consulate Accord
Pride in Workplace Safety
In Alabama, Ready and Able
Disability Forum in Georgia
Dallas Outreach Forum
Disability and Veterans Fair

August 16, 2012

What's New

Spreading the Jobs Message in Nevada
New Survey on Employer Leave Policies

National News

Mine Academy Encourages Future Docs to Go Rural
Job Accommodation Network Grant Awarded
Nearly $100 Million in Grants Available for 'Work Sharing'

News You Can Use

Stop Falls and Save a Life
Deadline for App Challenge Coming Up Soon
One Month Left to Enter Worker Safety Challenge
ILAB Seeking Monitoring, Evaluation Services

Around DOL

DC Employees Participate in 'Operation Backpack'

DOL Working for You

Job Corps Students Exchange Ideas and Good Will in China
Seniors Program Helps Vermont Native Find Employment

DOL in Action

T-Mobile, Deutsche Telekom Ordered to Pay Whistleblower $345,000
Syracuse Security Guard Companies Debarred From Federal Contracts
Accurate Home Care to Pay $274,000 to 61 Minnesota Workers
Ohio Manufacturer Faces Penalties Involving Amputation Hazards
Investigators Find Overtime Violations at Houston Ice Cream Parlors
New Mexico Union Sued for Election Violations
Investigators Find Casinos Let Teens Operate Trash Compactors
Alabama Furniture Manufacturer Cited for Serious Violations
Foundry Workers Exposed to Lead Hazards, Inspection Finds
Complaint Filed to Recover $100,000 for Sushi Restaurant Workers
Johnson Controls Cited for Asbestos Violations
Nebraska Facility Recognized for Safety and Health Program
Safety Directive Issued for Marine Cargo Handling Industry
Pennsylvania Poultry Plant Fined for Hazards
Suit Filed Against Southern California Car Wash
Connecticut Employers Urged to Review Fall Prevention After Fatality
Janitorial Employer Faulted for Exposing Workers to Hazards
Sodexho Faces Penalties for Violations During Asbestos Removal

The Truman Years at DOL
Tweet Away For Labor Day!
Funding Career Pathways
RENEWing Hope
Building for the Future
Highlighting Summer Jobs+
Green Scene: Philly YouthBuild Completes LEED Home Renovation
Charlotte Connections
Mississippi Job Fair
Heat Awareness Phone Bank
Dominican Agreement
Preparing Local Workforces
Coal Miner Rescue
Bluefield Coal Symposium
World-Class Training

August 9, 2012

What's New

VETS Launches P3

National News

Regulation Requires Mine Operators to Find and Fix Hazards
Enforcement Initiative Spotlights Southern California Garment Industry
Grant Solicitation to Combat Child Labor in Cambodia

News You Can Use

Get Informed on Fees to Get the Most Out of Retirement Investments
The Impact of Accessible Technology
It's Still Hot! Get your HEAT App
America's Economy App

Around DOL

Hiring Fair at Frances Perkins
Lights, Camera, Action — for "The American Veteran"
In Philadelphia, Painting the Image of Work

DOL Working for You

Senior Employment Program Leads to Full-Time Work
DOL Pathways Funding Helps Former Prisoner

DOL in Action

Norfolk Southern Again in Violation of Federal Railroad Safety Act
OSHA Places Company in Severe Violator Program
Iowa Restaurant Pays $60,000 in Back Wages to Cooks, Wait Staff
Florida Construction Company Cited for Fall Hazards
Shopping Mall Contractors From 6 States Faulted on Safety
Construction Workers Exposed to Excavation, Trenching Hazards
Tuberculosis Safeguards Focus of Connecticut Inspection
Multiple Hazards at Montana Crop Processor
Flaws in Process Safety Management at Ohio Company
Workers Exposed to Amputation Hazards, Inspection Finds
$225,000 in Penalties Proposed for South Dakota Manufacturer
Former Missouri Union Officer Sentenced to Prison for Embezzlement
Dishwasher Manufacturer Fined for Workplace Hazards
61 at Houston Restaurant to Receive Back Wages
Manufacturer Fined for Exposing Workers to Health Hazards
Concrete Company Cited for Inadequate Respiratory Protection System

The Fair Labor Standards Act Through the Years
Focus on Latino Employment
Oates from Coast to Coast
Five-State Listening Tour
Mexican Consulate Agreement
Outreach in Philadelphia
Baton Rouge Forum
Visiting Oil Fields
Highlighting Contract Law
LGBT Roundtable
Seattle Symposium
Ideas for Growing Green

August 2, 2012

What's New

Commemorating Registered Apprenticeship

National News

Upper Big Branch Mine Memorial Dedicated
Quecreek Mine Rescue: 10 Years Later
Grants to Foster Workplace Assistance for Individuals With Disabilities

Around DOL

New Class of WHD Investigators
Making Us Mobile

News You Can Use

Protecting Workers from Mercury Exposure in Fluorescent Bulbs
ERISA Advisory Council to Meet This Month
Onshore, Offshore or Overseas, the Department Has You Covered
Former Feed Materials Nuclear Workers Added to SEC
Accepting Maritime Advisory Member Nominations

DOL Working for You

Homeless Veterans Program Helps Iowan
'Start Young Initiative' Inspires Job Corps Students

DOL in Action

New Compensation Practices at Alabama Sheriff's Department
Minimum Wage Violations at Assisted Living Facility
Overtime Pay at Issue at Two Florida Restaurants
Company Cited for Failing to Call Emergency Services
Back Wages Awarded to 105 Truck Drivers
Grocery Chain Faulted on Pay and Record Keeping
Workers at Risk of Amputation, Inspection Finds
Harvester in New Mexico Faces Penalties
Federal Inspectors Target 12 Mining Operations
Ensuring Fairness in Union Elections
Penalties Proposed for Georgia Packaging Manufacturer
Inspection Discovers Trenching Hazards
Satellite Dish Installation Companies to Pay $203,000 in Back Wages

Books That Shaped America...And the Labor Department
Remembering Lupe Ontiveros
Joe Warren's Legacy
HIV/AIDS and Employment
What Are the Best Credentials?
Veterans Transition Assistance
Focus on Women's Rights
Supporting Our Heroes
Job Corps Honors
Closing the Savings Gap
'Second Chance' Summit
On the Front Lines
Reaching Out in Philadelphia
Improving Financial Literacy

July 26, 2012

What's New

Innovative Job Training in the Golden State
Highlighting Expanded Services for Veterans
Sen. Harkin Hosts ADA Roundtable on 22nd Anniversary

National News

DOL Announces Award to Help Seniors Find Employment
Helping Unemployed Army Vets Get Back to Work Faster
Holding Subcontractors Accountable Too

News You Can Use

Preventing Construction Falls — and Saving Lives

DOL Working for You

Georgia Businessman Reflects on Job Corps Education
Army Veteran Rescued by Labor Department Grantee

DOL in Action

C.J.'s Seafood Faulted by OSHA and Wage and Hour Division
Texas Car Dealership to Pay Employees $797,000 in Back Wages
SSA Marine Cited Following Worker Fatality at Port of Long Beach
Overtime Violations Found at Underwater Pipeline Inspection Company
Workers Were in Unprotected Trench at Florida Work Site
Assistance for Laid Off Connecticut Workers
Follow-up Inspection Finds Repeat Safety, Health Violations
Guam Company Agrees to Remedy for Wage Violations
Aid for Laid Off GM Workers in Louisiana
Health and Safety Violations at Ohio Dry Ice Plant
Former Contractors' Association Executive Sentenced for Bank Fraud
Tropical Storm Debby Cleanup in Florida
Two Workers Injured at California Food Processing Company
Five South Dakota Businesses to Pay Back Wages to 293 Workers
Alabama Automotive Manufacturer Faces Penalties
Union Pacific to Pay $38,000 in Whistleblower Investigation
Houston Company Agrees to Pay $104,000 to 81 Janitors
OSHA Finds Repeat Violations at Maker of Grain Storage Tanks
Back Wages for 10 Farm Workers in Texas
Storm Cleanup Help for Minnesota
Recycling Company to Pay Penalty for Child Labor Violations
SJP Group Sued to Recover Losses to ESOP
Safety Hazards Found at Drilling Site in Texas

ADA and DOL
In With In-Sourcing!
Minneapolis Roundtable
Nicaragua Consulate Accord
Honors For Retirement Website
A Visit From Jamaica
Pathways to Employment
Inclusive Employer Practices
Rally for Women Veterans
Reaching Out in Denver
Working Women Forum
Grants for HBCUs
Salon Safety Update
Latino Roundtable on FMLA

July 19, 2012
- What's New
- National News
- International Scene
- It Happened on the Hill
- Around DOL
- DOL Working for You
- DOL in Action
- Just the Facts, Every Month
- New Members for Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship
- Maryland Job Clubs
- Railroad Whistleblower Rights
- Disability Employment
- Solutions for Veterans
- Mine Safety Improvement
- Retirement Security
- Talking Jobs in Pittsburgh
- Partnerships in Charlotte
- Open Minds, Open Workplaces
- Chinese Delegation in Atlanta
- Chicago Retirement Forum
July 12, 2012
- What's New
- News You Can Use
- National News
  - Mine Academy Shines Light in the Darkness
- International Scene
- DOL Working for You
- DOL in Action
- An Artistic Touch
- Richmond Roundtable
- It's Time to 'Friend' Job Corps
- Labor Department Steps Up to Bat
- Promoting Job Clubs
- Innovators Convene
- EU/US on Worker Safety
- Women's Retirement Security
- Focus on Disability Hiring
- Diversity and Disability
- Strengthening Communities
July 5, 2012
- What's New
- News You Can Use
- International Scene
  - Establishing an International Economic Dialog
- DOL Working for You
- DOL in Action
- Civil Rights Act...and the Future
- Welcome New Citizens
- "It's a New Day"
- Women Veterans Summit
- College Lab Tour
- Job Corps Trains With Coast Guard
- Opening Doors in St. Louis
- Mississippi Forum
June 28, 2012
- What's New
- News You Can Use
- National News
  - Grants for Women in Non-Traditional Occupations
  - Grant to Test Child and Forced Labor Reduction Guidelines
  - $12 Million in Job Grants to Aid Formerly Incarcerated Women
  - Campaign Aims to Prevent Coal Mine Roof and Rib Failures
- International Scene
  - DOL Welcomes Dignitaries From Vietnam, Colombia and U.K.
- It Happened on the Hill
  - Worker Safety: Both Enforcement and Cooperation Needed
- Around DOL
  - Observing LGBT Pride Month
- DOL Working for You
- DOL in Action
- DOL and the Nation's Bicentennial
- Solis and POTUS at NALEO
- Job Clubs Symposium
- Focus on Retirement Savings
- Manufacturing Summit
- Gender Pay Gap
- Veterans Chicago Event
- Summer of Safety
- Accessible Technology
- Phone Bank Heats Up
- Partnership for Immigrant Workers
- VETS at Florida College
- VETS at LULAC
- Championing Careers
- Martinez, Coast to Coast
June 21, 2012
- What's New
- News You Can Use
- National News
  - Helping Employers Avoid Lay Offs
  - Department Awards Nearly $50 million for RExO
  - Job Accommodation Network Grant Available
- International Scene
  - Messages to Empower African Women Entrepreneurs
- It Happened on the Hill
  - In Service of Returning Vets
- DOL Working for You
- DOL in Action
- The US and the ILO
- SAG-AFTRA Leaders at Labor
- Promoting Technical Education
- Workplace Safety Issues
- Speaking for Equality
- Hip-Hop Congress at Labor
- Making the Nest Egg Last
- Veterans Advisory Committee
- Southeast Liaison Group
- Hispanic Leadership Forum
- Focusing on Revitalization of General Motors Properties
- Reducing Worker Injuries
- Videos Voted by Public Feature Ability and Talent
- Alliance in Houston
June 14, 2012
- What's New
- News You Can Use
- Around DOL
- DOL Working for You
- DOL in Action
- OSH Act, Making an Impact
- Solis Dedicates Job Corps Center
- Workplace Equality
- Talking Jobs in Des Moines
- Progress as Possibilities
- Honoring OSHA's Leader
- Enhanced Mine Enforcement
- Regulations and Growth
- Job Clubbing in the Big Apple
- Hispanic Summit in Delaware
- Heat Campaign in Dallas
- Retirement Plan Questions
- Updating ERISA Council
June 7, 2012

What's New

Solis at the Clinton Global Initiative: Credentials Are Critical
Keynote at White House Youth Summit
Improving the Link Between Workforce and Education Data

National News

Former Madoff Employee Pleads Guilty to Multiple Charges
Commitment to Nuclear Weapons Workers Reaches Milestone
Openings on ERISA Advisory Council

It Happened on the Hill

House Committee Focuses On Green Jobs and Press Lock-Ups

International Scene

ILO: Keeping the Spotlight on Forced Labor
Sharing Strategies of Program Evaluation From Around the World

Around DOL

Vets Attend VETS Job Fair

DOL Working for You

Mature Worker Program Helps West Virginian
Because of ETA Funding, Mechanic Makes Career Transition

DOL in Action

Illinois Roofing Contractor Faces OSHA Fines
Are We Prepared for a Real Mine Emergency?
Car Wash Company Pays $246,000 to Resolve Wage Violations
Mississippi Company Cited for Serious Safety Hazards
Seafood Processor Faulted for Workplace Hazards
Inspection Found Workers Lacked Protective Clothing
Delinquent Debt Collected From Coal Company
Back Wages Suit Filed Against Massachusetts Agri-business
Arc Flash Injures Two Workers for Electrical Contractor
Penalties Proposed for Fall Hazards at NJ Site
Youth Services Agency Ordered to Reinstate Whistleblower
OSHA Finds Hazards at Cobleskill, NY, Wal-Mart
Fines Proposed for Three Contractors at NH Site

Our Hardest Working 92 Year Old
Honor for Tony Mazzocchi
Patron Saint of Workers
The Value of Inclusive Hiring
Shiu Out West
'Descubre Tu Talento'
Michaels' at Safety Expo
Philadelphia Summit
Learning While Volunteering
Partnering on Skills
Rescue Teams Compete in Virginia
A Visit From Down Under

May 31, 2012

What's New

Judge Affirms OSHA SeaWorld Citations
Champion for the Futures of Farmworker Children

National News

$26 Million Jobs Accelerator Challenge Announced

It Happened on the Hill

An All-Out Effort to Support the Troops

International Scene

International Trade, Impact on Jobs

News You Can Use

Prepare for Summer With the HEAT Mobile App
Showing What Workers With Disabilities CAN Do

Around DOL

Mee Moua Helps Commemorate AAPI Month

DOL Working for You

Job Corps Grad to Hit the Open Road
New Yorker Finds Work Through Disability Initiative

DOL in Action

Mine Inspectors Issue 335 Citations at 12 Mining Sites
Training Aid for Washington State Workers
OLMS to Supervise Union Elections in California, Pennsylvania
135 Workers in Texas to Receive $485,000 in Back Wages
Employment Help for Laid Off Workers in Massachusetts
Court Orders $376,000 in Oregon Back Pay Case
Grower Fined for Providing Substandard Housing to Migrant Workers
Employers in Kansas, Idaho Earn OSHA 'Stars'
Chicken Processor Faces $67,600 in Proposed Fines

The First Woman in the Cabinet
Medal of Freedom for Huerta
Job Training in Maryland
Oates at Leadership Forum
Solis Meets First Woman to Lead Rural Letter Carriers
Safety, Health Alliance in Denver
Revving Up Auto Communities
Maxwell at CBTU Convention
Protecting Rights
Green Scene: Boston Women's Bureau Links STEM and Green

May 24, 2012

What's New

Jobs Are Job One
Encouraging the Entrepreneurial Among the Unemployed

National News

Study Confirms OSHA Saves Lives and Jobs
# VetsTownHall, a Village for Women Veterans

International Scene

Making a World of Difference

News You Can Use

Introducing the Disability Employment App Challenge

DOL Working for You

Job Corps Grad Serves Up Organic Cooking
Department's Grant Helps Returning N.Y. Veterans

DOL in Action

Storm Recovery Assistance for Hawaii
Millions in Retirement Plan Assets Freed for NJ Workers
Texas Company Placed in Severe Violator Enforcement Program
Ex-Union Official Sentenced in Embezzlement of $561,000
Cooks, Dishwashers to Receive $73,132 in Back Wages
Fines Proposed for Hazards at Pennsylvania Company
OSHA Issues 'Call to Action' After N.J. Incidents
Tennessee Company to Pay Nearly $217,000 in Back Wages, Damages
Scrap Metal Recycler Cited for Safety, Health Violations
Suit Filed Against Limousine Service for Underpaying Drivers
Contractor Cited Following Brighton Beach Building Collapse
Asbestos Removal Contractor Cited for Hazards
Judge's Ruling Affirms $191,400 in Civil Penalties in FLSA Case
Pallet Repair Services in Converse, Texas, Faulted on Safety
Frozen Food Manufacturer Cited for 23 Safety Violations
Unsafe Working Conditions Found at VA Hospital, Clinics

Meet Our Ultimate 'Work Horse'
Honoring UFW's Huerta
A Second Chance
Dep Sec Talks Innovation in NY
Asian American Conference
'Employees of First Choice'
Oates Meets with Workforce Partners, Tours Technology Center
Secretary's Representative Meets With Denver Latino Community
Ohio Brownfield Conference
Attorney Honored at AU
Information for At-Risk Youth
NACOSH Meeting in June

May 17, 2012

What's New

Teaming Up to Retrain Unemployed Vets
DC Vets First in Nation to Apply for VRAP Educational Opportunity

National News

Funds for State Unemployment Insurance Systems Announced
The Worker Safety and Health Challenge

Around DOL

Labor Meets on Trade
"I Am The Workforce"

News You Can Use

#Skills2PayBills Chat
Help for Small Businesses on Retirement Plans
OSHA Announces Whistleblower Advisory Committee
Wage and Hour Division Opens Redding, Calif., Field Office
Agreement with Mexican Consulate in Little Rock

DOL Working for You

Homeless Veterans Program Is Making a Difference
Arizona Army Vet Finds Schooling and Employment

DOL in Action

Aid for Laid Off Space Shuttle Workers
Retirement Savings Recovered From L.A. Company
Nurses to Receive Catch-Up Pay Following Investigation
Assistance for Workers Hit by Closing of Oil Refinery
Wage, Hour Initiative at Military Bases in Oklahoma
Home Depot Store in New York Cited for Electrical Hazards
Employee to Get Back Pay in Family and Medical Leave Case
Hazards Found at Rite Aid New York Store
Plan Administrator Allegedly Took Millions From Retirement Plan
Company Cited After Allowing Rides in Excavator Buckets
Probes Lead to Supervised Union Elections in Louisiana, New Jersey
Grant to Train Dislocated Idaho Workers
Lack of Respiratory Protection Found After Worker Dies
Company Cited for Not Seeking Emergency Medical Care for Worker
Settlement Agreement With Manufacturer Following 2011 Explosion
Fighting to Reinstate a Miner Unlawfully Discharged
Plastic Manufacturer Deemed Severe Violator

The NFL Stars in Jobs Corps PSAs
Solis Lauds Export Excellence
All About the Jobs in Arizona
OFCCP Goes to the Chamber
A Graduation Message
Engaging the Next Generation
OFCCP Focuses on Veterans
For Grads, Balancing Act Pays Off
Faith in Action in Charm City
Showcasing Skills in Georgia
Leppink on Human Trafficking
Hmong Outreach Event
Moving in the Right Direction
Safety Summit in Omaha

May 10, 2012

What's New

'Hanging Out' with Secretary Solis
OSHA Gets Ahead of Summer Heat

Around DOL

MSHA Welcomes New Deputy Assistant Secretary
DOL Employees Receive Honor Awards Made by Gary Job Corps
NAOSH Week Kicks Off at DOL

National News

Enhanced Services for Unemployed Workers Now Available

Green Scene

Carrasco Job Corps Recycles to Help Veterans

News You Can Use

Soft Skills Webinar
2012 National Disability Awareness Theme Announced

DOL Working for You

Going Confidently in the Direction of a New Dream
ETA Grant Jump Starts Bioscience Career

DOL in Action

Assistance for Laid Off Electrolux Workers
Grocery Chain to Correct Hazards in 60 Market Basket Stores
Safety, Health Hazards Found at 2 Oil Drilling Sites
Murphy Wall Products in Houston Cited for Safety Violations
Trapped Worker Leads to Citations at Georgia Milling Company
Amputation Dangers Found at Texas Facility
Official Sentenced for Embezzling, Gambling with Union Funds
OSHA Cites Packaging Manufacturer Following Worker's Death
Florida Roofing Contractor Cited for Lack of Fall Protection
Georgia Metal Fabricator Cited for Combustible Residue
Auto Supplier Cited Following Worker Fatality
Cement Contractor Cited Following Casino Parking Garage Collapse
Multiple Safety and Health Violations Found at Cabinetry Facility
Guam Employer Cited Following Forklift Operator Fatality
Scaffolding Hazards Lead to Fines for Stone Installer
Chocolate Manufacturer Cited After Worker Amputation
New Jersey Company Fined $186,000 for Health Hazards

1995: DOL Goes On-line
Honor for Addie Wyatt
Meet the DOL Leadership Team
Hiring Persons with Disabilities
Getting the Word Out on Safety
Looking to the Future
OSHA Takes Health and Safety Campaigns to the Bluegrass State
Career Tips for College Students
Safety with UAW
Focusing on the Recovery
Ready for Mine Emergencies
Stressing Partnerships
From Lesson Plans to Life Lessons

May 3, 2012

What's New

Introducing the New Summer Jobs+ Bank
Helping Vets Transition to Civilian Life

Workers' Memorial Day

Workers' Memorial Day Summit in Los Angeles
A Memorial March, and a Powerful Moment
OSHA's Michaels Honors Fallen Workers

National News

Wal-Mart to Pay $4.83 Million to 4,500 Workers

News You Can Use

OSHA Forms Alliance with Mexican Consulate in Arizona

DOL Working for You

Ohioan Lands Bioscience Job through ETA Funding
Gold-Plated Service for Alabama Veteran

DOL in Action

Results of March Mine Impact Inspections
Adams Thermal Systems Cited Following Worker Fatality
Carpet Company Faulted on Safety
Landscaping Workers to Receive $478,000 in Back Wages
Wood Pellet Manufacturer Cited Following Fire
Miami Restaurants to Pay Back Wages
Repeat Hazards at Cheese Manufacturing Facility
Default Judgment against Skokie Maid
Tennessee Trucking Company Ordered to Reinstate Whistleblower
China Star in Contempt of Consent Judgment
Partnership Seeks to Protect Workers on Hospital Project
Noise-Related Fines Proposed at Wood Pallet Plant
OLMS to Supervise Union Election in Los Angeles
Hospital Cited for Inadequate Workplace Violence Safeguards
Workers Found Exposed to Lead
Union Drilling Cited for Hazards
IHOP Cited for Chemical Exposures
OSHA Action After Cave-in Accidents
Georgia Workers Exposed to Trenching Hazards
Gordy's Pump Service Cited After Cave-In Kills Worker
Cave-in Hazards Found at Rhode Island Site

Our Third Secretary Was a First
Honor For Ayers
#CC2C Keeps Rolling
Auto Industry Picking Up Speed
Community Jobs Forum
Tuning Up Partnerships
Highlighting Needs of Older Workers
Spriggs At NAACP
Employment First
Career Tips From the Top
Save Before it's Too Late
Historic Visit to Tribal Conference
International Workers' Day
Keeping Up With the Labor Market

April 26, 2012

What's New

Remember Workers. Post the Graphic. Share Your Story.
Hosting Families of Fallen Workers
Safety Pays, Falls Cost

National News

#EqualPay, More Than a Trend @DOL

Summary of First-Quarter Mining Deaths Released
MSHA, OSHA Announce Portable Breathing Device Phase-Out

International Scene

ILAB Leads Delegation to Oman
Promoting Rights of Dominican Nationals

News You Can Use

Interactive Map Details Performance of Job Corps Centers

Around DOL

Solis Celebrates Earth Day With the Next Generation
The Enduring Legacy of Frances Perkins

DOL Working for You

Training Helps Air Force Veteran Help Others
Safety Training for Construction Workers

It Happened on the Hill

Oates Testifies on UI Reforms

DOL in Action

Settlement Reached in Firing of Barge Captain
'Struck By' Vehicle Accidents Targeted in 4 States
Suit Filed to Recover ESOP Losses at Parrot Cellular
Storm Cleanup Assistance for Kentucky
New York Dairy Co-op Cited for Repeat Hazards
Court Action Seeks to Recover Retirement Funds
Connecticut Contractor Cited Following Fatal Fall
Ohio Union Sued for Election Violations
Citations for Two Alabama Metal Fabricators
Forever 21 Store in NJ Mall Cited for Hazards
OSHA: Georgia Workers Lacked Fall Protection
Employees Exposed to Excessive Noise
Two Ohio Companies Cited for Endangering Employees
Citation for Exposing Workers to Multiple Hazards
Oil, Gas Services Company Cited Following Explosion

Law, Labor and Opera
Championing Youth Summer Jobs
Social Security, Medicare Outlook
Fewer Families With Unemployed Members
On the Road in Waterloo
ODEP and Industry Group Partner
Seeking Solutions in St. Louis
At the Table With Food Distributors
Helping Families in L.A.
Focusing on Transportation
STEM Jobs on the Increase
Oates Addresses Vocational Rehabilitation Conference
New Apprenticeship Program
OSHA Renews Alliance
Working with Libraries
Eating Healthy on Earth Day
Aid For Ex-Nuclear Workers
Young Women's Conference
EBSA to Host Retirement Forum in Atlanta This Weekend

April 19, 2012

What's New

In Ohio, President, Secretary See Skills in Action
Turning the Unemployment System Into a Re-Employment System
Chatting Up Equal Pay
Winning Apps to Promote Equal Pay

International Scene

Summit of the Americas
Pointing the Way on Labor Reforms

National News

$20 Million In Grants Available to Enhance Disability Employment
Delta Air Lines Agrees to Corporatewide Safety Measures
Benefits.gov Celebrates 10 Years of Citizen Service

News You Can Use

Online Tool Highlights Job, Training in Health Care
OSHA to Convene Advisory Council on May 3

DOL Working for You

Where in the World Is Job Corps Grad Tamika Sherin?
Back in the Workforce and Giving Back to the Community

It Happened on the Hill

Highlighting the Success of the Public Workforce System

DOL in Action

Brokerage Company to Pay More Than $633,000 to Pension Plans
Child Labor Violations Found at Midwest Candy Store Chain
Ohio Plant Cited After Worker Suffers Amputation
Hoboken, NJ, Developer to Pay Back Wages
OSHA Files Suit in Whistleblower Case
OLMS to Supervise Union Election in Guam
Flooring Manufacturer Cited After NJ Fatality
Wood Product Manufacturers in Louisiana Cited for Hazards
Employment Services for Washington State Military Communities
Back Wages for Nearly 500 Health Care Workers in South Dakota
$7.7 Million for Storm Cleanup in Southeastern Ohio
Misclassified Workers to Receive $431,000 in Back Wages
Tennessee Tomato Grower Fined for Agricultural Labor Law Violations

The Secretaries' States
Young Workers' Savings Webinar
OSHA's Michaels Talks Safety
All Boats Lead to Tampa
Retirement Readiness
Solis Lauds Training Partnerships
Pizza Illustrates Pay Gap
Safety Stand Down in Georgia
WHD Focuses on LA Restaurants
EBSA Teams with Spelman College
Tribal Consultation Policy
An Engine of Economic Growth
Partnerships in Maryland
Location. Location. Location.

April 12, 2012

What's New

Women and the Economy
Bartlett Grain Cited for Safety Violations After 6 Killed in Explosion

Around DOL

Agencies Meet on Ending Pay Discrimination

News You Can Use

Financial Capability Webinar for College Seniors, Young Workers
WHD Field Office Opens in Southern Utah
Seeking Nonprofits for OSHA's Training Program
Webinar on How to Apply for Harwood Grants
Comment Period Extended on FMLA Proposal

DOL Working for You

Overcoming Challenges on the Way to Becoming Town Clerk
Department Grant Helps Navy Veteran Land Security Career

DOL in Action

Assistance for Displaced Paper Mill Workers
Grant to Assist Dislocated West Virginia Workers
Targeting Abuses at Portland Restaurants
Florida's La Nopalera Restaurant Agrees to Pay Back Wages
Safety Violations at Pasta Manufacturing Plant
Subway Franchisee in Tampa Bay to Pay Back Wages
Cyclone Drilling Cited for Safety Violations in North Dakota Oil Field
DOL Settles Lawsuit Against Union in Puerto Rico
Georgia Auto Parts Recycler Cited After Employee Injured
Hotel Contractor Cited for Scaffold, Fall Hazards
$222,000 in Back Wages for Arkansas Construction Workers
Sheet Metal Company Cited for Repeat Violations
Farmers Cooperative Faulted for Combustible Dust, Other Hazards
Wage Compliance Effort Set for Guam's Construction Industry
Illinois Company Held in Contempt for Rebuffing OSHA Inspections
Two Restaurants in Los Angeles Sued for FLSA Violations
Settlement With Republic Steel to Include Safety Measures, Training
Alabama Gas Station to Pay Back Wages to 6 Cashiers
Sign Maker Cited for Fire, Explosion Hazards
Child Labor Violations Found at Shopping Mall
Nurses, Aides in Abilene, Texas, to Receive $168,000 in Back Wages

Building History Right
A Big Boost for Small Biz
Borzi Visits Retirement Community
Williams on Workforce Panel
WHD: Stronger Outreach
Basketball Champs in Milwaukee
Reaching Out to Local Nonprofits
Taking Action
On the Road with Martinez
The "Essence" of Mentoring
OSHA on the Ground in Texas
Additional Funds for NC

April 5, 2012

What's New

ODEP Announces Unprecedented Grant Funding
OSHA Seeks Applications for $1.2 Million in Training Grants

National News

Mine Disaster Marks Two-Year Anniversary
Supporting Women in Nontraditional Occupations

Around DOL

Artists of the Farm Worker Movement
Homeless Veteran Finds Assistance at Chicago Hire our Heroes

International Scene

Polaski Means the World to Us
ILAB Updates List of Child Labor Products

News You Can Use

ACA Helps Coal Miners' Families
Keeping Tornado Recovery Workers Safe
Enhancing Coverage for Former Energy Plant Workers
National Emphasis Program for Nursing Caretakers

DOL Working for You
- 'Give Job Corps an Honest Chance'

Turning 'You're Wrong' Into 'You're Right'

DOL in Action

Safety Rules Strengthened for Underground Coal Mines
More Storm Recovery Assistance for Missouri
Legal Action to Restore $520,000 to Employee Plan
Initiative to Focus on San Francisco Restaurants
Grant to Help Dislocated Hanford Workers
Safety, Health Citations Follow Chemical Fire
Employees of Postal Contractor Receive Back Wages
Aflac to Pay Ex-Employee After FMLA Violation
Inspection Finds Workers Exposed to Asbestos
Maine Shipbuilder Faces Proposed Fines
Shawnlee Construction Cited for Repeated Fall Hazards
Commuter Railroad Gets Second Warning
Employees at Gas Stations to Receive Back Wages
OLMS to Supervise Postal Union Election
NJ Plastics Maker Faces Proposed $71,000 Fine
Chocolate Company Cited After Worker Sustains Head Injuries
Company Told to Reinstate Truck Driver
Accounting Firm Sued to Recover Back Wages
Texas Restaurant Employees Receive Back Wages
Fines Proposed for Lack of Protective Gear
Georgia Truck Wash Cited

Meet "Puddler Jim" a.k.a. Our Second Secretary of Labor
Bending the Homelessness Curve
Teaming Up for AAPI Community
At the Pa. AFL-CIO Convention
Community Summit in Orlando
Making Connections in LA
Preventing Youth Violence
Encouraging Careers of Service
Tricks of the Trades
Green Scene: Oates Talks Sustainable Energy Careers
Celebrating Moms
Michigan Women Honored
Focusing on Vulnerable Workers
MSHA, FBI Combine Forces

March 29, 2012

What's Hot

Honoring the Pioneers of the Farm Worker Movement
A Helping Hand for Homeless Vets

It Happened On The Hill

Budget Talk – Part 3
MSHA's Main Testifies Before House Committee

Around DOL

Honoring Imagen Foundations' Latina Leaders
Remembering MSHA's Linda Zeiler

News You Can Use

Deputy Secretary Harris and Dr. Jill Biden Tour NJ Community College

International Scene

Worldwide Transportation Ideas Shared for Workers with Disabilities

Green Scene

Green Technology Offices, Clean Energy, More Jobs
Good Jobs, Green Jobs

DOL Working for You

EBSA Benefits Advisor Steps in to Help
Job Corps Grad Finds... And Gives Back

DOL in Action

Advance Notice of Federal Mine Inspectors Still a Serious Problem
$56,000 Recovered for Construction Workers in Friona, Texas
Employment Help for Pennsylvania Workers
$1.3 Million in Back Wages Due to Nearly 500 Restaurant Workers
Employment Assistance for Dislocated Idaho Workers
GTO Contractors Cited for Failing to Protect Workers from Falls
Hospital in American Samoa to Pay $628,000 in Back Wages
Jay-Em Aerospace Cited for Failing to Protect Workers
Luxury Nail Salon/Spa Ordered to Pay $235,920
Auto Parts Maker Cited for Exposing Workers to Fire, Other Hazards
Business Sued for Wage Violations, Falsifying Signature
Oil Spill Employees Receiving $191,000+ in Back Wages
Fines Proposed to Heritage Industrial Finishing
Official Sentenced on 107 Counts of Fraud and Identity Theft
Legal Action Taken to Restore Contributions to 401(k) Plan
Poultry Processor Fined More Than $187,000 for Safety Violations

'Building History' at Labor
Celebrating ACA
Shiu: Hiring Challenges Solvable
'Add Us In' for Small Business
Magic Added to Discussion on Urban Entrepreneurs
Promoting Veteran Hiring from an Aircraft Carrier to Capitol Hill
Williams Talks Economic Development in Ohio
Advisory Committee Talks Trade
Celebrating Women Veterans
Ortiz Celebrates National Veterans' Outreach Program
Promoting Achievement
Job Corps + Summer Jobs
Department Hosts Employment Outreach Symposium in Houston
Atlanta's John Black Honored With Excellence in Trial Litigation Award
Women's Bureau Presents Workshop on Pay Equity and Jobs
Three Days, Three Cities, Three Roundtables for Borzi
Linking In with Job Web Sites

March 22, 2012

What's Hot

Women, Children and Poverty
OFCCP Delivers Fairness in Hiring with FedEx Settlement
New Chemical Labeling Helps Workers, Businesses

Affordable Care Act Turns 2, Solis Takes 3
Around DOL

International Visitors Tour Child Development Center
DOL Honors Iqbal Masih Awardee

It Happened On The Hill

Secretary Presents DOL's Priorities
WHD Testifies on Companionship and Live-In Worker Regulations

National News

Solis Participates in Meeting to Address Human Trafficking
MSHA Response to Miners' Complaints Nets Results

News You Can Use

Wage and Hour Division Opens Field Office in Great Falls, Mont.

Green Scene

Oates at Global Green Growth Employment Symposium

International Green Scene

U.S.-Canada-European Commission Release Green Economy Paper

DOL Working for You

CFBNP Support Helps Former Marine Help Others
Job Corps Grad Restores Capitol Dome

DOL in Action

$12 Million in Employment Grants for Formerly Incarcerated Females
Supreme Court Upholds Department's Interpretation of Longshore Act
Polychem Faces 30 Safety, Health Violations
Wis. Company Cited for Failing to Protect Workers from Cave-Ins
Kentucky Cable, Phone and Internet Installer Sued for Back Wages
Verizon Cited Following Death of Worker in Brooklyn
N.H. Contractor Cited Following Employee Death
Kishwaukee Forge Cited After Worker's Thumb Amputated
Hobbs Bonded Fibers Cited Following Amputation Incident
Re-employment Aid for Laid-off Workers in Minnesota
Bradken Inc. Fined for Safety and Health Hazards
Mercer Well Service Cited for Repeat Safety Violations in Texas
Puerto Rico Union Official Sentenced for Embezzling $400,000
Meat Processing Co. Pays Nearly $164,000 in Overtime Back Wages
Ohio Gun Range Cited for Exposing Employees to Lead, Other Hazards
Additional Funding to Continue Storm Cleanup in Illinois

Honoring Movement's Pioneers
The Poet Secy
Commitment to Hiring Veterans
Virginia is for Jobs Lovers
AFSCME Thanks WHD
WB at Training Conference
Martinez Addresses Minnesota Businesses and Students
Strong Cities, Strong Communities
Council on Foundations
Job Training Top of Mind for Workforce
Pros in the Big Easy
Investing in Local Communities
Community Outreach in Baltimore
Solis Meets Community Clinic Reps
Championing STEM Jobs
Triangle @ 101

March 15, 2012

What's Hot

Streamline Job Training Services
Toolkit to Prevent Improper UI Payments

Around DOL

Worker Benefits Advisory Council Convenes
ODEP Alliance to Promote Accessible Workplace Technology

News You Can Use

Are you hiring this summer?
DOL Extends Comment Period on In-home Caregiver Rule
Seeking 21st Century Trailblazers and Innovators
ECOMP: A Powerful New Tool for Federal Workers

DOL Working for You

DOL Programs Help Disabled Army Vet
Trio Finds Painting Work Through Job Corps/IUPAT Program

DOL in Action

Expanding Opportunities for Native Americans
Providing Young Ex-Offenders a Second Chance
Department Settles Bias Charges with NCS Pearson
Union Pacific Railroad in Violation of Federal Railroad Safety Act
$256,000+ in Retirement Assets Sought for Heartland Foods
Florida's Manatee School for the Arts Sued in Whistleblower Case
Wage and Hour Focuses on Louisiana Child Care Providers
Oil Service Rig Company Cited After 2 Deaths, Injuries
Silicon Plains Technologies Sued to Restore Pension Funds
OSHA Cites Houston Firm for Safety Hazards
Painters, Sandblasters in Port Arthur, Texas, Receive Back Pay
G & J Enterprises Cited After Worker Injured During Trench Collapse
New York Contractor Cited for Exposing Workers to Asbestos Hazards
Labor Department Files Suit for ERISA Violations
OSHA Proposes $178,000 in Penalties for Yogurt Manufacturer
Hotel/Motel Industry Enforcement Initiative Launched
Olde Atlanta Recycling Cited for 23 Safety and Health Violations
Tennessee's Countryside Veterinary Services Pays Back Wages
OSHA Finds Railroad Retaliated After Injury Reported
Florida Companies Cited by OSHA for 17 Safety Violations
New Jersey Union Official Sentenced for Embezzlement
Alabama's Stella-Jones Corp. Cited Following Fatality
IFCO Systems North America Cited for Multiple Violations
Calif. Restaurant Ordered to Pay $404,000 in Back Wages, Damages

Our History
Budget Talk on Capitol Hill
Women Veterans Job Fair
Skills Training for the 21st Century
Williams Tours Atlanta Auto Plant
Investing for the Future
ABA Talks Safety — With OSHA
Atlanta's 'Fireside Chat'
Reaching Out to Veterans
Saluting African-American Women
OFCCP Addresses Benefits of Hiring People with Disabilities
OSHA Partnership Protects Penn. Construction Workers
Manzano-Díaz Honored
Accepting Nominations for Apprenticeship Committee

March 8, 2012

What's Hot

'Unite To Fight' Alabama March
OSHA Puts Spotlight on Hazards in Tornado Cleanups

Around DOL

Bringing Murals Back to Life For DOL Centennial
OSHA Renews Alliance with Pennsylvania Business Chamber

It Happened on the Hill

DOL Encouraging Employee Retirement Plans for Small Businesses

National News

White House Community Summit Convenes in Philadelphia
National Women's History Month

News You Can Use

Watching Out for Your Retirement, Health Care

DOL Working for You

Women's Bureau Helps Entrepreneur Go Green
Job Corps Grad Sees Career Take Off

DOL in Action

$346 Million In Grants Available to Expand Opportunities for Seniors
YouthBuild Grants to Enhance Skills Training
EBSA Instrumental in Conviction Involving Multi-Billion Dollar Fraud
Three Indicted in Health Care, Pension Fraud
MSHA Releases Internal Review on Mine Explosion
Sullivan University System to Pay $483,000 in Back Wages
Judge Rules to Bar Virginia Firm From Federal Contracts
Hobart Brothers Cited With 55 Safety, Health Violations
Agricultural Employer to Pay Back Wages to H-2A Farm Workers
Metal Stamping Firm in Cleveland Cited for Workplace Violations
OSHA Moves to Protect Workers at Wisconsin Dairy Farms
Former Washington State Union Official Sentenced for Embezzlement
Maga Construction Cited for Serious Violations at Texas Worksite
JSW Steel Cited for Numerous Safety and Health Hazards

Solis Champions Education at Latina Leadership Conference
Promoting Michigan Partnerships
Secretary Visits Her Alma Mater
Helping Veterans Find Jobs
VETS' Ortiz Addresses LULAC
OSHA, MSHA Heads Speak at Steelworkers' Conference
Partnerships for Ex-Offenders
West Coast Event Promotes Safety
OFCCP Briefs on Priorities

March 1, 2012

What's Hot

CC2C Bus Tour: The Importance of Partnerships
VP Announces $500 million for Community College Training Programs

News You Can Use

Talent Has No Boundaries
Q. What Can YOU Do? A. Win A PRIZE!
DOL Updates African-American Labor Force Report
EBSA Talks To Latinos About Health Care ... En Español!
FMLA Advisor is Latest in 'elaws' Series
EBSA Helping Women Plan For Retirement
Comment Period Extended for EBSA's MEWA Proposal

Green Scene

Helping Women Find Green Jobs

Around DOL

DOL Celebrates African-American History Month
Priority Status for Whistleblower Protection Program

DOL Working for You

WIA Putting California Back To Work
In Alabama, Ex-offender Turns Successful Business Owner

DOL in Action

Kuehne Chemical Fined for Workplace Hazards at Delaware Facility
Continued Assistance for Hurricane Recovery Efforts in Puerto Rico
US Postal Service Sued for Violating Whistleblower Protections
Optimizing the H-2A Worker Program
Problem Mines Targeted by Federal Inspectors
NY Restaurant Workers to Receive Nearly $765,000 in Back Wages
Legal Action Taken Against San Antonio Lath & Plaster
Florida Aluminum Fabricator Cited for Combustible Dust
Former West Virginia Union President Sentenced for Embezzlement
Yaskawa America Cited after Worker Suffers Burns

Setting The Record 'Straight'
Who's Minding Your Nest Egg?
Borzi talks with Inside E Street
Helping Vets
Manufacturing Staying Strong
VETS Reaching Out To Employers, Job Seekers in Seattle
OWCP Hosts Inter-Agency Outreach on FECA Initiatives
Herrera Is New 'SecRep'
WHD Reaches Out To Asian Workers
Martinez Talks Technology at Disabilities Conference
Shiu: Contractors Have Moral Imperative for Diversity in Hiring

February 23, 2012

What's Hot

CC2C Bus Tour: Highlighting American Innovation

International Scene

APEC Working Group Promotes Inclusive Economies

Around DOL

Agreement with Louisiana to Reduce Misclassification of Employees

News You Can Use

WB: 'African-American Women in the Military: Past and Present'
More Time Allotted to Comment on Caregiver Proposal
Webinars and Public Briefing on H-2B Final Rule

DOL Working for You

Job Corps Grad Scores American Idol Success
OWCP Examiners Win Benefits for California Widow

DOL in Action

$32 Million Returned to Tribune Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Improving the Quality of Workforce Data
List Industries Cited for Repeat and Serious Violations
Jeffboat Cited After Worker Fatality at Barge Manufacturing Facility
Lawsuits Filed Against Farmer, Contractors in South Florida
Employees Exposed to Electrical Hazards in San Antonio
New York Union President Sentenced for Embezzlement
2 Workers Suffer Finger Amputations in Mount Enterprise, Texas
Defunct Company Ordered to Restore $661K to Retirement Plan
2 Florida Companies Cited After Explosion at Gas Station
Companies Cited After Complaint Filed on Behalf of Foreign Students
Trinidad Drilling Cited for Exposing Workers to Fall, Electrical Hazards
Precision Drilling Cited for Exposing Workers to Safety Hazards
Assistance for Minnesota Workers Impacted by Flooding
Summit Equipment & Supply Cited with 24 Safety Violations
Basic Grain Products Cited After Worker Injured by Conveyor Belt
Grants Announced to Train Workers in High-Skill, High-Demand Jobs
Georgia Air Products Manufacturer Cited for Safety, Health Violations
Milk Specialties Cited with Willful, Other Violations After Fire at Facility
Jones General Contracting Cited with Trenching Violations
Louisiana's Department of Children and Family Services Violates FMLA
Amy Food Cited for Exposing Workers to Possible Amputations
Wisconsin Grain Co-op Cited for Failing to Protect Workers from Falls

Talking Recovery in Richmon
"A Better Life"
DepSec Visits Minneapolis
Solis Hosts UBB Team
Secretary Delivers 2012 Latino State of the Union
Main Gets First-Hand Look at New Coal Mining Technology
Job Clubs Shine in Valley of the Sun
Borzi Joins Discussion on New Ideas for Retirement Saving

February 16, 2012

What's Hot

Community Colleges to Help Drive Recovery
Dr. Biden, Secretary Solis to Highlight Industry Partnerships on "Community College To Career" Bus Tour
Show Me the Money

News You Can Use

EBSA Forum in Boston to Empower Women
YouthBuild Expands Training Opportunities

DOL Working for You

WIA Program Helps Young Adult Find Teaching Career
National Emergency Grant Brings Employment to Pennsylvanian

DOL in Action

Funding for Young Adult Ex-offenders to Get Back on Track
Assistance for Texas Workers Impacted by Aerospace Layoffs
Baytown, Texas, Companies Pay More Than $200,000 in Back Wages
Final Rule Issued on H-2B Foreign Labor Certification
Field Pumpers in Tulsa Receive Back Wages
Defunct Company Sued to Restore 401(k) Assets
Georgia's Beasley Forest Products Cited for Safety, Health Violations
Grocery Store Employees in Tulsa, Okla., Receive Back Wages
Electra Form Industries Cited for Failing to Provide Machine Guarding
German Air Force Center Pays Nearly $34,000 in Overtime Back Wages
Biodiesel Plant Sanimax Cited for Safety Violations
Georgia Union Official Sentenced for Embezzlement
Publix Supermarkets Cited After Hand Amputation
Pipeline Industries Cited for Exposing Workers to Trenching Hazards
Norwegian Cruise Lines to Pay Back Wages to 2,000+ Workers
Franklin Lumber Fined More Than $103,000 for 22 Safety Violations
Initiative to Combat Misclassification at Seattle-area Nail Salons
Bridgford Foods Cited for Exposing Workers to Safety, Health Hazards
Back Wages, Other Damages Sought for McMenamy's Workers

The Future is Manufacturing
110 New WHD Investigators
Green Scene: Williams Tours a Green Manufacturing Innovator
More Good News About Mining
Boston Barricade's Bottom Line: Sustainability
Discrimination Issues for Pregnant Women and Caregivers

February 9, 2012

What's Hot

Getting the "SOTU" Message Out in the Sunshine State

News You Can Use

Comment on Improving Opportunities for Workers with Disabilities
EBSA to Host Women's Retirement Forum in Boston
New Curriculum Released to Teach Youth Critical Skills

Around DOL

Agreement Signed to Reduce Employee Misclassification

International Scene

Solis and EU Commissioner Talk Employment

DOL Working for You

Job Corps Grad Becomes Entertainment Professional
Career Fair Leads to Food Service Job

DOL in Action

Grant Continues Employment Services for Texas Military Communities
2 Teenage Workers Suffer Leg Amputations at Grain Facility
Maryland Company Sued to Restore Employees' 401(k) Contributions
Manhattan Masonry Contractor Cited After Worker Falls 80 Feet
Subway Franchisee Sued Over Back Wages Owed to 68 Employees
NC Printing Company Ordered to Reinstate Whistleblower
MSHA Seeks Information for Miners' Rights Survey
Clara Construction Cited for Fall Hazards
Pallet Manufacturer to Pay $50,000 for Child Labor Violations
Wal-Mart Faces $365,500 in Fines for New, Recurring Hazards
MSHA Centralizes Oversight of Assessments, Accountability Programs
Bennett Electrical Services Cited for Defective Crane
Labor Department Sues Mass. Flooring Business for Labor Violations
Investigation Leads to New Union Election in the DC
Labor Law Enforcement Effort Launched at Fort Bliss in Texas
OLMS to Supervise Union Election in Indiana
Louisiana Supermarket Workers Receive $64,500 in Back Wages
Brass Foundry Cited for Dust Exposure, Other Violations
Vann Energy Services in Nixon, Texas, Cited for 17 Serious Violations
Suit Filed to Recover Nearly $800,000 in 401(k) Funds
Pacific Stevedoring Services Cited Following Worker Fatality

Budget Talk
Praises For PLAs
Auto Recovery Director in Ohio
Skills Training in NJ
Harris visits Turbine Facility
2012 Student Database Launched
Green Scene: Woman's Guide to Success in Green Economy
Partner for 21st Century Economy
Forging Connections in Tampa
WB Holds Roundtable on Renewable Energy in NC
Making Connections in NJ

February 2, 2012

What's Hot

FLOTUS and DOL: Joining Forces to Support Military Families
Workers to Benefit from New Disclosures on 401(k) Fees
Public Tapped for Pay Gap App

News You Can Use

Union Membership Remained Steady in 2011
MSHA Launches 'Rules to Live By 3'
Campaign for Disability Employment Announces Video Contest
Former Nuclear Weapons Employees Notified of Compensation
New Rule on Volunteer Service for SCSEP

International Scene

Solis and India's Labor Minister Sign MOU on Labor Cooperation
Solis, Colombia Minister Meet on Labor Rights

DOL Working for You

Navy Veteran Lands Green Job in St. Louis
Job Corps Grad Becomes Alaskan IT Professional

DOL in Action

FMLA and the Flight Crews Who Keep Our Skies Safe
DOL Granted Injunction Against Stone Milling Operation
WHD Re-proposes Portion of Regulation on Child Labor in Agriculture
Polymerics Fined After Worker's Hand Amputated by Shear Machine
OLMS Investigation Leads to New Union Officer Election in Virgin Islands
Tennessee Nursing Home Workers to Receive Back Wages
California Union Official Sentenced for Embezzling More Than $174,000
$202,000+ Recovered for Cogburn Health Services Employees
Washington Beef Agrees to Pay for FMLA Violation
Printing Press Manufacturer Cited for Exposing Workers to Hazards
Stores Fined for Allowing Minors to Operate Paper Balers
Baltimore-based Marketing Co. Cited for Repeat Workplace Hazards

What Works in San Diego
Rustbelt Resurgence
DOL Poster Art Meets Architecture in San Francisco
WHD Collaborates with Consulate
Shiu to Job Corps Grads: Be Great
EBSA Investigator Recognized
Mines are Safer, Says MSHA Chief
DOL Programs Help Vets

January 26, 2012

What's Hot

Solis and DOL Officials Visit 'States of the Union'

International Scene

DOL Hosts Meeting On Child Labor In Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire
WHD, Nicaraguan Consulate General Sign Agreement

DOL Working for You

Employment Subsidy Program Helps Employ West Virginian
Blue Collar Worker Enters Health Care Field

DOL in Action

December Impact Inspection Shuts Down Kentucky Coal Mine
Jennie-O Turkey Store Cited After Amputation at Processing Facility
Colorado Cantaloupe Farmer Fined for Substandard Worker Housing
K.M. Davis Contracting Cited for Exposing Workers to Cave-in Hazard
Home Health Care Workers Get $210,000 in Back Wages, Damages
$148,000 in Fines Proposed to Loveland Products for Safety Hazards
Department Sues Chinese Buffet in Austin, Texas
Growmark Cited for Failing to Protect Grain Bin Workers
OLMS Investigation Leads to New Union Officer Election in Puerto Rico
Penney Construction Cited for Exposing Workers to Cave-in Hazards
$93,000 in Fines Proposed Against Truck Body Maker
Strawberry Shipment Halted After Child Labor, Other Violations Found
Daisy Construction Ordered to Pay for Willful Violations
MTE Contracting Cited for Trenching Hazards in Mississippi
Community College Partnership Puts Reno, Nev., Nurses to Work

Solis Listens in O-Town
Doing More for Female Vets
OSHA Partnership to Protect Workers on Penn State Project
New Protections for Retirement Savers are Moving Forward
Martinez Addresses Aging Health Care Workforce
'Can Do' Attitude in Kansas City

January 19, 2012

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AFL-CIO Honors Secretary Solis at MLK Observance in Detroit

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Martinez Renews Alliance with SHRM

DOL Working for You

DOL Grants Help Veteran Find Employment
WRP Grad Lands DHS Job Helping People with Disabilities

DOL in Action

Labor Department Continues Storm Cleanup in Ohio
Department Settles Charges of Discrimination with Defense Contractor
$148,000 in Fines Proposed to Basic Marine for 32 Violations
Cordero Mining Ordered to Pay Civil Penalty, Reinstate Worker
American Marazzi Tile Placed in Severe Violator Enforcement Program
Former Web Development Co. CEO Sued to Restore Pension Funds
AirTran Airways Ordered to Reinstate Pilot, Pay $1 Million+
Custer State Park Resort to Pay 72 Foreign Guest Workers $93,000+
Henry Gurtzweiler Cited, Repeat Violations for Lack of Fall Protection
Former Employee of University Health System to Receive Back Wages
Unsafe Working Conditions at St. Cloud VA Health Care System
DOL Sues Restaurant for FLSA Violations, Retaliation
Curt Manufacturing Cited After Worker's Thumb Crushed
Complaint Filed Against DeMoulas Super Markets
Pennsylvania Union Official Sentenced for Embezzling $494,000
American Railcar Industries Cited After Worker Electrocuted

JFK Legacy: Diversity
Solis Talks Training in Virginia
EBSA Moving Forward with Rules to Protect Retirement Savings
Celebrating Collective Bargaining
Disability Employment Workshop
For Mayors: Resources, Not Rhetoric

January 12, 2012

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Made in America
Grant Competition Continues to Build Job Skills for Ex-Offenders

DOL Working for You

Helping Veterans Transition Back to Civilian Life
Training Workers to Make A Difference

DOL in Action

Gray Metal Products Cited for Repeat and Serious Safety Hazards
Security Co. Pays Back Wages for Misclassifying Guards
Grants Assist Massachusetts, Connecticut Workers
Interstate Brands Cited for Safety Hazards at Hostess Plant
Manufacturing Company to Restore $34,000+ to Employee 401(k) Plan
Mattress Company Pays More Than $40,000 in Back Wages
New York Manufacturer Fined More Than $146,000
Re-employment Help for Laid Off Workers in Utah
NuTech Powder Coaters Fined for Combustible Dust
Bin Builders Agree to Pay More Than $110,000 in Back Wages
North Carolinians Get Health Premium Assistance
HBMG to Restore Workers' 401(k) Contributions
Gemini Linen Rental Fined More Than $126,000 for Workplace Hazards
Oregon Union Official Sentenced for Embezzling More Than $68,000
Laid-Off Oregon Workers Receive Aid
Construction Company Cited for Alleged Trench Collapse Exposure
Temp Agency to Pay More Than $244,000 in Overtime Back Wages
Environmental Company Fined $480,000 for Lead Exposure
DOL Sues Alaska Energy Company for Violating FMLA
Manufacturing Plant Found to be Violating Child Labor Regulations
Poultry Processor Fined More Than $142,000 for Safety Violations
President of Shuttered Co. to Restore $114,000+ to Profit-sharing Plan
Go Plastics Cited for Combustible Dust and Other Hazards
Violations Found at Mass., Recycler Facility After 2 Workers Injured

The Bright Future of Insourcing
Meet the DOL Leadership Team
Putting Ability in the Spotlight
Rebuilding the Auto Industry and Communities
First Federal Agency to Sign an Alliance with ODEP
Webinar on Proposed OFCCP Rule
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DOL Alerts Former Facility Workers About Potential Benefits

January 5, 2012

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White House Announces Summer Jobs+ Initiative
Piping Company Fined More Than $1 Million for Safety Hazards

Take Three: Child Labor in Agriculture
DOL Working for You

Job Corps at Home and across the Globe
WIA Helps Massachusetts Vet Find Health Care Job

DOL in Action

Davey Tree Surgery Cited After Fatality for Safety Violations
Wisconsin Union Official Sentenced for Embezzlement
Model Screw Products Cited for Compressed Air Ruptures
Piggly Wiggly Faces Child Labor, Wage Violations
Ohio Chicken Processing Facility Fined $288,000
Final Rule on Recreational Vessels Issued
Roofing Contractor Cited for Lack of Fall Protection
Los Agaves Restaurant Pays More Than $74,000 in Back Wages
Mississippi Shipyard to Pay More Than $176,000 in Proposed Penalties
MSHA Settles With Pennsylvania Coal Operator
LaBolt Farmers Grain Cited for Unsafe Working Conditions
DOL Sues Ohio Health Company for Misclassification
Conway Stores Cited for Locked Exits

Meet the DOL Leadership Team
Block gets NLRB Spot
Investigators Receive Recognition
Long-Time OSHA Regional Administrator Says Good-Bye
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US Mining Deaths 2nd Lowest in a Century

On the Job! Equal Opportunity Specialists

DOL News Brief Archive 2012

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