Secretary Walsh on the global economy and the future of work

In Europe, Secretary Walsh highlights worker empowerment and labor dynamics

In Europe this week, Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh met with government and business leaders at the 2023 World Economic Forum, visited a job training center in Zurich and learned more about apprenticeship programs in Austria.

OSHA cites Amazon for worker safety violations

OSHA has cited Amazon for failing to keep workers safe and issued hazard alert letters after inspections at three warehouse facilities in Florida, Illinois and New York found workers exposed to ergonomic and struck-by hazards.

Auto parts seller and logistics company must pay $5.6M to misclassified drivers

A national auto parts distributor and an Arizona logistics firm that misclassified 1,398 drivers as independent contractors will pay them a total of $5.6 million in back wages and liquidated damages.

$1.1M recovered for underpaid foreign workers

The owners of two Wisconsin forestry companies promised workers from Guatemala and Mexico lucrative jobs through the H-2B visa program but failed to deliver the wages, benefits and types of jobs described in their contracts. After investigating, we recovered $1.1 million for 263 workers.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Black Lung proposed rule

Weve proposed a rule to strengthen the Black Lung self-insurance program and want your feedback.

Connect with MSHA

Our Mine Safety and Health Administration is now on Facebook! Follow now for mining news, regulations, and safety and health best practices.

Equity grant

We've awarded $9.1 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding to help New York promote equitable access to their state unemployment insurance system.

Fatal safety failure

An Ohio excavation contractor with a history of safety violations endangered workers at three trench sites within one week, OSHA found.

Wages recovered

A California adult care provider with a history of labor violations must pay $690,696 to 108 employees after denying workers all their earned wages.

Grants awarded

Weve awarded $325,000 to help three organizations provide education, training and supportive services to agricultural workers.

TWEET OF THE WEEK

Today U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper presented the 2022 #IqbalMasihAward to @BlueDragonVN on behalf of @SecMartyWalsh for the orgs exceptional work to #EndChildLabor and combat human trafficking.

-@ILAB_DOL

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