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In North Carolina, Su highlights workplace safety, equity and apprenticeship

Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su met with local officials, labor leaders, workers and others in North Carolina this week. While there, she discussed how the Biden-Harris administration is increasing equitable job growth for workers, specifically women and people in underrepresented communities. Among her stops, Acting Secretary Su met with pre-apprenticeship students, graduates and employers at Hope Renovations, one of our grant recipients, which trains women for construction jobs and repairs homes for low-income homeowners.

All workers in the U.S. have rights – and they need to know it

MigrantWorker.gov is now available in Arabic, Chinese, English, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Spanish, Tagalog and Vietnamese to help migrant workers in the U.S. easily find information about their rights on the job and where to go for help. Help us spread the word!

Standing down to save miners’ lives

On May 22, miners, mine operators, union representatives and other members of the mining community participated in the second annual stand down led by the Mine Safety and Health Administration. Assistant Secretary for Mine Safety and Health Chris Williams and other MSHA representatives joined events across the country to help empower miners with the knowledge and tools they need to make sure everyone can return home safely at the end of the day.

Improving labels and safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals

Chemicals in the workplace should carry clear labels and easy-to-understand information about their hazards. OSHA's new rule on hazard communications — aligned with other federal standards — will help reduce chemical-related illnesses and injuries for workers and first responders.

$12M available in second round of critical sector job quality grants

We're making an additional $12 million available in grants to improve job quality and increase the availability of good jobs in critical industries, including an emphasis on care economy training. Successful applicants will develop and employ training programs consistent with the Good Jobs Principles we’ve outlined with the Department of Commerce.

Making it easier for retirement plan participants to recover savings from abandoned plans

If you work, or used to work, for a company that abandons its retirement plan after a bankruptcy, merger or other event, you’re still entitled to the retirement savings you earned there. We’re improving how assets are distributed to retirement plan participants to help ensure that no benefit is left behind, with interim final rules and an amendment to a prohibited transaction class exemption.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Caterpillar settlement

Federal contractor Caterpillar will pay $800,000 to resolve alleged racial hiring discrimination against 60 Black applicants at an Illinois facility.

Ending gender-based violence

It’s been one year since the White House published the National Plan to End Gender-Based Violence. Here are four key actions the Women’s Bureau has taken to implement it.

Youth Apprenticeship Week highlights

Already missing the excitement of Youth Apprenticeship Week? Relive the highlights and share your experiences with our team.

Contractor pays up

Following a court order to pay outstanding penalties, an Illinois roofing contractor who repeatedly exposed workers to falls has paid $365,576 in fines and interest.

Fines follow mold, insects, short pay

We recovered more than $450,000 for 62 people employed by two mushroom farms after finding the employers underpaid workers and provided unsafe housing.

No place to pump?

In the U.S., most workers have the right to a private place – NOT a bathroom – and break time to pump breastmilk. Questions or concerns? Call 1-866-487-9243.

Mental health at work webinar

Join a free webinar May 30 on navigating mental health conditions and substance use disorders – and accessing support – in the workplace.

Safety in 60 seconds

Does your safety helmet have the right fit? Take 60 seconds to find out. It could save your life.

CAREER SPOTLIGHT

Ensuring civil rights and fair workplaces

Considering federal employment? Learn more about what it’s like to work in our Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs from investigator Derek Smith, who helps protect workers’ civil rights and make sure they’re treated fairly on the job.

POST OF THE WEEK

Embracing diversity, promoting love and acceptance on this International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia! Our mission continues: supporting inclusive work environments for everyone. Let's spread love, not hate. #IDAHOTB 🌈❤️
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