Secretary Walsh visits Atlanta, resources for planning National Apprenticeship Week events, a virtual celebration of NDEAM and more. U.S. Department of Labor | October 15, 2021 |
Removing barriers to ESG investments We proposed a rule that would allow fiduciaries to take into account ESG risks and rewards in investment decision-making, which could help bolster the resilience of workers retirement savings and pensions while maintaining strong fiduciary standards. |
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Building a more resilient and inclusive workforce On Wednesday in Atlanta, Secretary Walsh met with Mayor Keisha Bottoms, other local officials, and union and community leaders to discuss the Biden-Harris administrations Build Back Better agenda, including: - Meeting the needs of women in the workplace.
- Supporting working families through investments in the care economy.
- The Labor Departments efforts to fight wage theft and protect low-wage workers.
- Building a more inclusive workforce, including access to career training and support services.
- The importance of skills training and mentorship for youth.
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#NAW2021 Will you join us in celebrating apprenticeship this November? We have tools to help you plan and promote your event. |
Teen worker safety Were joining organizations nationwide Oct. 18 through Nov. 5 in a social media campaign to #KeepTeenWorkersSafe in the workplace during the holiday season. |
| Powered by inclusion Join Secretary Walsh and Labor Department leaders on Wednesday, Oct. 20, from 2-3 p.m. ET for a virtual celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month! | |
| Protecting farmworkers We obtained a restraining order to stop a Louisiana farm operator from retaliating against migrant workers after the employer threatened the workers. | |
| Homeland Security policy Read Secretary Walshs statement on the U.S. Department of Homeland Securitys new worksite enforcement strategy that aims to curb labor abuses. | |
| Consulate alliance OSHA signed an alliance with the Mexican Consulate in Boston to help keep workers safe and healthy on the job. | |
| Child Tax Credit Working families: Here are the five things you need to know about the 2021 Child Tax Credit. | |
| Pay discrimination IBM has agreed to pay $350,000 to 115 female employees to resolve allegations of gender-based pay discrimination at a Washington location. | |
| Day of the Girl Did you know an estimated 4 out of 10 child laborers are girls? Much of girls work remains unseen and uncounted learn what were doing about it. | |
| Anecdotes and data Our Office of Labor-Management Standards is working to increase the amount of information available online, reporting on enforcement activities in two ways. | |
Industry job gains The latest Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report showed gains across industries, with larger private sector gains offset by losses in government. Read more takeaways from Chief Economist Janelle Jones. |
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