| We continue to highlight the importance of mental health at work and to share resources and practices to support workers with mental health conditions. |
U.S. Department of Labor | | May 12, 2022 |
| Connecting with nurses Secretary Walsh and other department leaders met with nurses from around the nation on May 6. They discussed their experiences with patients during the pandemic, healthcare industry staffing challenges and the importance of quality jobs in retaining and recruiting workers. |
| Workplace rights partnerships The department renewed partnerships with the governments of El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras to strengthen collaboration with their U.S. embassies and consulates, and to provide information about workplace and employment laws which their citizens encounter while working in the U.S. |
| Grants to connect women with apprenticeships and nontraditional occupations Were making $3.4 million available for up to nine grants to attract and keep women in Registered Apprenticeship Programs and industries where they are underrepresented such as manufacturing, infrastructure, cybersecurity and healthcare. |
| | Back wages A California merchandise maker for performers including the Rolling Stones, Britney Spears and Lady Gaga must pay $269,914 to 76 workers denied overtime wages. | | |
| | Safety citation OSHA cited an oil company after three workers suffered severe injuries in a North Dakota well explosion. | | |
| Enabling Education for Former Child Workers As a teenager in Jordan, Yousef dropped out of school to help support his family. A Department of Labor grant-funded program enabled him to finish his education and prepare for an adult career as a chef. Read his story and others from people whose lives have benefited from our grants. |
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