Administration investments will expand clean energy and union jobs

In Iowa, Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh and Rep. Cindy Axne met with labor leaders and others at the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 33 Training Center, where they discussed how federal investments are expanding green jobs, strengthening pathways to good-paying jobs and improving infrastructure. Walsh also visited a family farm with USDA officials to hear from rural family farmers and discuss ways to improve our support of Americas farmers. Read tweets from Secretary Walshs trip.

Disaster recovery resources for workers and employers

If youve been affected by Hurricane Ian, visit our Disaster Recovery Assistance website to learn about workers' rights and employers' responsibilities in the aftermath of a disaster.

$80 million available to help train, expand and diversify the nursing workforce

Were offering $80 million through our Nursing Expansion Grant Program. The grants will support nursing training programs designed to expand the pipeline of nursing professionals while advancing equity and creating pathways for workers to fill these jobs and improve the nations healthcare system. Some 275,000 additional nurses will be needed from 2020 to 2030, and employment opportunities for nurses are projected to grow 9%.

New rule will improve the H-2A visa program

We published a final rule that will improve the H-2A visa program, bolster workers protections and improve the application process for employers.

Workers Voice Summit stresses collaboration in addressing workers rights concerns

Our three-day Workers Voice Summit gathered workers, union representatives and labor organizers to discuss the value of collaborating to address workers concerns. The summit focused on trends affecting workers and the need to foster open dialogue to identify workplace problems and find solutions.

NDEAM celebrates disability and diversity

National Disability Employment Awareness Month celebrates the essential role individuals with disabilities play in the workplace. This years theme also honors the significant diversity within the disability community.

Mine safety grants awarded

Weve awarded more than $11 million in grants to improve mine safety, including:

• $10.5 million to provide training and promote mine safety and health in 45 states and territories
• $985,284 to fund mine safety awareness, education and training in key mining industry states

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Labor justice grant

Weve awarded $2 million to help improve labor conditions and prevent labor exploitation in Uzbekistans cotton industry.

Bakery back wages

Three Connecticut- and New York-based bakeries must pay 74 employees $952,433 to resolve violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Discrimination agreement

Loomis Armored US will pay $375,000 in back wages to 536 Black and female applicants to resolve allegations of hiring discrimination at its Houston facility.

Protecting retirement savings

When it comes to retirement in America, there is good news and bad news.

National Apprenticeship Week

The 8th annual National Apprenticeship Week will be held Nov. 14-20, 2022.

Fines for repeated violations

OSHA has cited a New Jersey roofing contractor with a history of exposing workers to potentially deadly falls, after finding similar violations at three worksites.

Misclassification judgment

A Massachusetts courier service will pay $575,000 to resolve allegations of misclassifying 62 drivers as independent contractors.

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