A historic first contract, expanding the Good Jobs Alliance, Moo Deng and more U.S. Department of Labor | September 26, 2024 |
Celebrating a historic first contract and good union jobs In Las Vegas, Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su celebrated The Venetian Resortâs historic first contract with the Culinary Workers Union Local 226, making the Strip 100% union. She also met with the Western States Carpenters to hear about how theyâre employing our Good Jobs Principles and breaking down barriers for women and people of color in the trades. At the William S. Boyd School of Law, she joined a discussion with students and faculty on careers in public interest law that protect workersâ rights. |
Enacting Good Jobs Principles in North Carolina This week, Charlotte became the latest city to sign onto the Good Jobs Alliance. Acting Secretary Su joined local leaders for a ceremony solidifying their commitments to advancing good union jobs, especially for people who have been traditionally left out. While in North Carolina, she also visited a county detention center that is using department funding to ensure residents have the necessary skills for good jobs before their release. Her last stop was the Oconaluftee Jobs Corps Civilian Conservation Center, where she heard from students and led a swearing-in ceremony for the newest members of the American Climate Corps. |
Expanding high-quality job opportunities for workers in Georgia More partners have joined the Atlanta Good Jobs Alliance Coalition to expand opportunities for women, people of color and other underserved communities. Acting Secretary Su this week announced new administration investments to strengthen the workforce. Afterward, she joined a roundtable discussion with the Latino American Association on connecting Latino and Hispanic workers with high quality jobs in clean energy. She also visited Clark Atlanta University for a conversation on leveraging federal investments to create good jobs for all workers in the South, especially Black workers. |
Shaping the future of labor At the United Farm Workers 2024 Convention, Acting Secretary Su talked about how unions are leading the fight for good jobs, fair wages and safe conditions, saying: âThis administration stands with you in everything that you are doing, as you write a story of more justice and more dignity in the fields, and more security for every worker across the country.â |
AI & inclusive hiring A new tool will support the inclusive use of AI in hiring technology and increase benefits to disabled job seekers. The AI & Inclusive Hiring Framework aims to help employers reduce the risks of creating unintentional forms of discrimination and barriers to accessibility as they implement AI hiring technology. The framework was released by the Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology, which is funded by our Office of Disability Employment Policy. |
| Gender discrimination An airline company will pay $84,727 in back wages and interest to resolve alleged gender-based pay discrimination against 18 female employees. | |
| Back wage recovery The owner and operator of four Chicago-area car care centers must pay $799,566 to 110 employees and $110,990 in penalties to resolve alleged overtime and recordkeeping violations. | |
| HBCUs as a path to success The department is committed to accessing the diverse talents of all workers and breaking down barriers to good jobs. Collaborating with HBCUs can help. | |
| National Recovery Month Substance use disorder is treatable. Our Recovery-Ready Workplace initiative can help uplift workers in recovery. | |
| Wealth gaps for older workers A new Womenâs Bureau analysis finds gender and racial gaps in the wealth of people 50 and older that have massive implications for womenâs economic security in retirement. | |
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