DOL Newsletter
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U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta launched National Apprenticeship Week on Monday. This year's theme – Apprenticeships: Creating Tomorrow – celebrates the impact apprenticeship programs have in helping Americans learn skills for jobs in growing industries. "President Trump's Administration is committed to expanding apprenticeships and workforce investment across all industries. Apprenticeship is a proven way to help Americans learn the skills they need for good, safe, family-sustaining jobs," said Secretary Acosta. |
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Meeting Apprentices and Pre-Apprentices As part of National Apprenticeship Week, Secretary Acosta toured the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council No. 51's Apprenticeship Training Facility in Maryland. He learned more about IUPAT's training programs to develop hands-on skills in painting and glazing that lead to good, family-sustaining jobs. |
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During National Apprenticeship Week, the U.S. Department of Labor is sharing stories from apprentices and job creators about how apprenticeship is creating the careers and workforce of tomorrow. Watch the videos. |
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Supporting Good Jobs for Veterans and Military Families Secretary Acosta joined President Donald J. Trump and Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert Wilkie at a White House event on supporting veterans and military families. Secretary Acosta discussed the HIRE Vets Medallion Program, and the Department's efforts to remove occupational licensing barriers for military spouses. |
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Secretary Acosta recently traveled to Indiana to discuss Administration priorities for the American workforce. During stops in the state with U.S. Senator Todd Young, Secretary Acosta focused on President Trump's efforts to create more apprenticeships, as well as the Administration's approach to strengthening retirement security. |
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| In Case You Missed It |
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A Department grant will help the California Department of Employment Development provide employment services to combat opioid addiction in rural California. |
A Wisconsin assisted living company will pay $113,701 in overtime back wages to 114 current and former workers following a Department investigation. |
OSHA has cited an Alabama manufacturer for exposing workers to amputation, fall, and other hazards at four facilities, and proposed $320,261 in penalties. |
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A California pool construction company will pay $104,739 in overtime back wages to 13 workers following a Department investigation. |
A federal court sentenced former Fiat Chrysler executives and a United Auto Workers official as part of a criminal investigation into a payoff scheme. |
A federal contractor has agreed to pay $72,000 in back wages to settle allegations of hiring discrimination found during a Department investigation. |
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Manufacturing Job Growth 446,000 new manufacturing jobs have been created since November 2016 – including 32,000 last month. |
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