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Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims ReportIn the week ending April 16, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 247,000, a decrease of 6,000 from the previous week's unrevised...
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Black Lung Benefits Act final rule protects coal miners’ health
Black Lung Benefits Act final rule protects coal miners’ healthChanges give miners greater access to health info, improve claims safeguardsWASHINGTON– The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Workers’...
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US Mine Safety and Health Administration announces results of special impact...
US Mine Safety and Health Administration announces results of special impact inspections in March 2016Who: U.S. Mine Safety and Health AdministrationWhat: The Mine Safety and Health Administration...
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US Labor Department awards $112M in grants for reemployment services,...
US Labor Department awards $112M in grants for reemployment services, eligibility assessments in 50 states, territoriesFunds improve job searches, maintain integrity of unemployment insurance...
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Statement of US Labor Secretary Perez on Workers’ Memorial Day
Statement of US Labor Secretary Perez on Workers’ Memorial DayWASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez today issued the following statement on Workers’ Memorial Day:“Every day, millions of...
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Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report
In the week ending April 23, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 257,000, an increase of 9,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up...
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US Labor Department, Invesco Trust in Atlanta reach settlement to compensate...
US Labor Department, Invesco Trust in Atlanta reach settlement to compensate investors for undisclosed lossesSettlement restores more than $10.2M to investorsWASHINGTON– The U.S. Department of Labor’s...
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US Department of Labor announces $3.1M to help Texas recovery, clean-up after...
US Department of Labor announces $3.1M to help Texas recovery, clean-up after March 2016 storms, flooding in Jasper, Newton and Orange countiesState: TexasType of Award: National Dislocated Worker...
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Construction industry employers, workers to emphasize safety in 2016 National...
Construction industry employers, workers to emphasize safety in 2016 National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls, May 2-6More than 2 million workers, thousands of companies expected to promote fall...
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US Labor Department’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service launches...
US Labor Department’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service launches enhanced employment services site for veterans, transitioning service membersVeterans.gov connects job seekers, employers...
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US Department of Labor announces $1M grant to help Massachusetts workers...
US Department of Labor announces $1M grant to help Massachusetts workers affected by 2015 layoffs in Lowell, Westford prepare for new jobsState: MassachusettsType of Award: National Dislocated Worker...
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Labor Department announces $1M to study paid-leave programs
Labor Department announces $1M to study paid-leave programs Funding opportunity continues work to keep family members in the workforceWASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that $1...
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Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report
In the week ending April 30, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 274,000, an increase of 17,000 from the previous week's unrevised level of 257,000. The 4-week moving average...
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Statement of US Labor Secretary Perez on April employment numbers
Statement of US Labor Secretary Perez on April employment numbersWASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez issued the following statement about the April 2016 Employment Situation report...
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US Labor Department announces availability of $4.6M in Susan Harwood safety...
US Labor Department announces availability of $4.6M in Susan Harwood safety and health training grantsFunds help high-risk, vulnerable workers identify, prevent workplace hazards WASHINGTON– The U.S....
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Funding Opportunity Announcement: Monitoring & Evaluation Toolkit
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Federal food service contractor settles charges of gender-based hiring...
Federal food service contractor settles charges of gender-based hiring discrimination for entry-level Michigan, Kentucky, Wisconsin warehouse jobsGordon Food Service Inc. to pay women $1.85M in back...
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OSHA’s final rule to ‘nudge’ employers to prevent workplace injuries, illnesses
OSHA’s final rule to ‘nudge’ employers to prevent workplace injuries, illnessesNew federal requirements take effect August 10, 2016WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and...
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Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report
In the week ending May 7, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 294,000, an increase of 20,000 from the previous week's unrevised level of 274,000. This is the highest level for...
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MSHA increases attention on safety standards linked to mining deaths,...
MSHA increases attention on safety standards linked to mining deaths, encourages mine operators to monitor complianceARLINGTON, Va. – In a meeting with mining industry stakeholders today, the U.S....
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