Equal pay, construction jobs, $1M i n fines for Dollar General and more

Equal Pay Day

The U.S. Department of Labor has several agency initiatives to combat gender and racial pay disparities in the workforce and ensure equity in the implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Chips and Science and Inflation Reduction acts.

OFCCP Megaprojects will create good jobs for diverse workforce

A new initiative will promote equal opportunity by federal contractors in the construction trades on large federally funded projects, helping to bring more underrepresented communities into the workforce.

With 311,000 new jobs, steady growth continues

The economy added 311,000 jobs in February, continuing a trend of steady, stable progress creating opportunities for workers across the country. At 3.6%, the unemployment rate remained near its historic low.

Lower costs, higher risks – OSHA has fined Dollar General $15M since 2017

OSHA has cited Dollar General after inspectors found blocked exits and other hazards at four stores in Florida and Georgia. The agency proposed an additional $1 million in penalties for the repeat violator of workplace safety law.

We’re gathering input on mental health policies and supports

We’ve launched a series of online dialogues to gather ideas on how health policies can best support workers’ mental health. Share your thoughts on expanding care access, enhancing parity, targeting underserved communities, addressing workforce shortages and more by April 3.

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Apprenticeship success

Tia Vonil, an electrician with IBEW Local 48, followed an apprenticeship to a successful career in the trades.

Suffocation citation

OSHA has cited a Nebraska grain-handling company for exposing workers to multiple safety hazards, following a fatal corn silo engulfment.

Youth Employment Works

We’re calling on public and private sector partners to commit to bold actions that will create more pathways to good jobs for young people.

🔥 Praise for Job Corps

More than 66,000 wildfires burned nearly 7.6 million acres in 2022, and more than 200 Job Corps students provided 204,633 hours of firefighting support.

Expanding opportunities

We’ve selected the first nine communities and associated partners to participate in our new Youth Systems Building Academy.

Working women stats

For Women’s History Month, here’s a look at data on women in the workforce – past, present and future – from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

TWEET OF THE WEEK

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