Secretary Scalia Meets with Michigan Steelworkers

In Plymouth, Michigan, Secretary Scalia met the steelworkers at Atlas Tube that make structural steel used to construct buildings, bridges and more. During the visit, he discussed how the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will create more career opportunities for steelworkers and other highly-skilled manufacturing workers.

Protecting Retirement Security

A final rule announced today will provide clear regulatory guideposts for plan fiduciaries in light of recent trends involving environmental, social and governance investing for retirement benefits.

Secretary Scalia Discusses Apprenticeship in Missouri

While meeting with machinist apprentices at Seyer Industries, an advanced manufacturer that services the aerospace industry in Missouri, Secretary Scalia discussed how apprenticeship prepares highly-skilled workforces. Secretary Scalia also joined the St. Louis Regional Chamber for a roundtable discussion with local business and education leaders on preparing the workforce of the future.

Record Benefits Recoveries

In FY 2020, the Department recovered more than $3.1 billion for employee benefit plans, participants and beneficiaries the highest amount ever.

Secretary Scalia in Minnesota

U.S. Secretary Scalia toured a candymaking facility in Minnesota with Rep. Jim Hagedorn and met with local business leaders to discuss the economy, workforce development and worker safety.

$2 Million in Coronavirus Citations

OSHA has cited 144 establishments this year for coronavirus-related violations, with proposed penalties totaling $2,025,431.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Employment Grants Awarded

The Department is providing $1.5 billion in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act grants to help job seekers with barriers to employment and dislocated workers.

Derecho Recovery

Up to $3 million in disaster recovery funding will help support workers in Iowa whose employment was impacted by the Aug. 10 derecho.

Fraud Sentence

A Georgia woman must serve 65 months in prison and restore $1,034,793 following a Department fraud investigation.

Wages Restored

A New Hampshire flooring company must pay $250,000 in back wages and damages to resolve overtime and anti-retaliation violations.

Back Wages

A Hawaiian landscaping company has paid $83,192 in back wages to resolve overtime violations.

Conciliation Agreement

Hewlett Packard has agreed to pay $1,450,000 in back pay and interest to settle allegations of pay discrimination.

STAT OF THE WEEK

Strong Economic Data

The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 33.1% in the third quarter nearly double the previous record set in 1950. Initial jobless claims declined by 40,000 last week and total claims across all unemployment programs declined by more than 400,000 in the most recent week of data. Read Secretary Scalias statement.

COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE HIGHLIGHT

Hurricane Resources

OSHA has resources to help response crews and residents in areas affected by hurricanes avoid hazards created by flooding, power loss, structural damage, fallen trees and storm debris.