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Wrapping up 2024 with grants, wage enforcement and more

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"January 2, 2025"



Large brick building sits on the campus of Foothill College in California. [ https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/eta/eta20241230 ]



Community college grants will help equip workers with in-demand skills and strengthen workforce infrastructure [ https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/eta/eta20241230 ]

We’ve awarded $65 million in grants to 18 colleges in 14 states to increase access to affordable workforce training [ https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/eta/eta20241230 ]. The fifth round of Strengthening Community Colleges grants will help community colleges scale affordable, high-quality workforce training to meet employers’ and workers’ skill development needs in critical industry sectors, such as advanced manufacturing, clean energy, semiconductors and biotechnology and harness the strengths of community college partnerships to drive broad, lasting improvements within the system.



Various Montana properties create a snowy town scene with the Rockies in the background. [ https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/eta/eta20241219-1 ]



Montana receives $3.5M to support training for workers displaced by Sibanye-Stillwater mine layoffs [ https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/eta/eta20241219-1 ]

The Employment and Training Administration awarded $3.5 million to the Montana Department of Labor and Industry [ https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/eta/eta20241219-1 ] for employment and training services for workers affected by the Sibanye-Stillwater mine layoffs. The National Dislocated Worker Grant will allow Montana to provide retraining and skills development for people affected by the layoffs in Carbon, Golden Valley, Meagher, Musselshell, Park, Stillwater, Sweet Grass, Wheatland and Yellowstone counties in Montana.



A young woman kneels to check milk bottles on the bottom shelf of a supermarket dairy section [ https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/sol/sol20241216 ]



Michigan employer must pay $192K for wage theft and alleged worker retaliation [ https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/sol/sol20241216 ]

A federal court in Michigan has entered [ https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/sol/sol20241216 ] a judgment requiring a specialty supermarket and restaurant in Pontiac to pay $192,500 in back wages, damages and penalties after department investigators found the employers denied overtime wages, later demanded some workers kick back their back wages and damages to them and allegedly tried to obstruct investigators. “Employers who shortchange their workers also harm local economies by reducing the amounts workers can spend day today,” explained Wage and Hour Division District Director Timolin Mitchell in Detroit. “Wage theft is a common problem, especially for low-wage workers who may be afraid to question their employers’ pay practices or to share their concerns with authorities.”



Bearded man with glasses analyzing business data on laptop screen with a colleague. [ https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/osha/osha20241212 ]



OSHA releases data on workers’ injuries and illnesses to promote better safety practices [ https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/osha/osha20241212 ]

OSHA is making comprehensive data [ https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/osha/osha20241212 ] on more than 890,000 worker injuries and illnesses at more than 91,000 workplaces in 2023 available to the public. The data includes details on the conditions and circumstances of workplace injuries and illnesses and enables researchers to identify patterns and trends in injuries, illnesses and hazardous conditions more effectively.



A medical professional puts a blood pressure cuff on a miner at a booth during a free health clinic event. [ https://blog.dol.gov/2024/03/06/making-it-easier-for-miners-to-get-the-health-care-they-need ]



New Health Resource Locator Tool connects miners with the care they need [ https://blog.dol.gov/2024/03/06/making-it-easier-for-miners-to-get-the-health-care-they-need ]

Miners and their families face challenges in accessing critical care and support services. Our Mine Safety and Health Administration has created a new, user-friendly tool to help them find the healthcare facilities [ https://blog.dol.gov/2024/03/06/making-it-easier-for-miners-to-get-the-health-care-they-need ]that can meet their needs.



IN CASE YOU MISSED IT



A woman stands in front of group of adult students in a classroom setting [ https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/eta/eta20241216 ]



$600K for Kansas workers [ https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/eta/eta20241216 ]

We’ve awarded a National Dislocated Worker Grant of $601,782 [ https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/eta/eta20241216 ]to the Kansas Local Workforce Investment Area III Inc. to support retraining and skills development for dislocated workers affected by ongoing General Motors layoffs.

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Diver emerges from water between exposed metal piles to speak to construction co-workers. [ https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/osha/osha20241213 ]



Underwater safety failure [ https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/osha/osha20241213 ]

A 47-year-old construction worker died [ https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/osha/osha20241213 ]after a dive test below a North Carolina bridge in June 2024 and OSHA found his employer failed to take steps that might have prevented the tragedy.

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Repairman works on a pole with electric wires in snowy weather. [ https://www.osha.gov/winter-weather/preparedness ]



Winter weather: Plan. Equip. Train. [ https://www.osha.gov/winter-weather/preparedness ]

Cold weather brings extra risks for workers [ https://www.osha.gov/winter-weather/preparedness ]. Employers have a responsibility to protect workers from weather-related hazards; it’s essential that they know the risks and how to keep workers safe. Explore OSHA’s guidance for winter working conditions.

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Health visitor talking to a senior woman during home visit. [ https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/whd/whd20241216 ]



Wages recovered in the bayou [ https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/whd/whd20241216 ]

More than 100 home care workers [ https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/whd/whd20241216 ]will get their share of $355,000 after investigators recovered back wages and damages from two Louisiana employers.

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A person pressing buttons on a calculator [ https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ebsa/about-ebsa/our-activities/resource-center/publications/retirement-savings-toolkit ]



Focus on your financial future [ https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ebsa/about-ebsa/our-activities/resource-center/publications/retirement-savings-toolkit ]

As we welcome another year [ https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ebsa/about-ebsa/our-activities/resource-center/publications/retirement-savings-toolkit ], it’s a great time to focus on your financial future. Use our tools to review your progress and adjust your plan so you can reach your goals.

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A hand holds a megaphone in the foreground, with the silhouettes of people holding protest signs in the background. [ https://www.workcenter.gov/know-your-rights-toolkit/ ]



Ready, set, organize [ https://www.workcenter.gov/know-your-rights-toolkit/ ]

Part of our mission is helping workers know their rights [ https://www.workcenter.gov/know-your-rights-toolkit/ ]. Download this toolkit with information on workers’ organizing rights and protections against retaliation.

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Computer file update progress bar showing the year 2024 on the left and the year 2025 on the right, indicating the new year is “loading.” The OCIO logo is on the bottom. [ https://blog.dol.gov/2024/12/31/year-in-review-five-major-it-innovations-in-2024 ]



IT innovations [ https://blog.dol.gov/2024/12/31/year-in-review-five-major-it-innovations-in-2024 ]

Learn about our efforts in 2024 to upgrade IT [ https://blog.dol.gov/2024/12/31/year-in-review-five-major-it-innovations-in-2024 ], transform federal customer experience, provide secure access to our services and increase access to quality data.

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WORKING FOR YOU



A presentation in a conference room with several attendees seated facing a speaker. Right: Portrait of a smiling person wearing a black blazer and turquoise blouse. [ https://blog.dol.gov/2024/12/12/far-from-home-worker-calls-labor-department-desperate-for-help ]



Taking pride in helping others [ https://blog.dol.gov/2024/12/12/far-from-home-worker-calls-labor-department-desperate-for-help ]

Dedicated Wage and Hour Division investigator Lesbia Rodriguez [ https://blog.dol.gov/2024/12/12/far-from-home-worker-calls-labor-department-desperate-for-help ] describes the proudest moment of her career. 



POST OF THE WEEK



After working all day to help America's workers, job seekers and retirees, many of our staff go home to friendly faces. ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? Here are some of the #DOLPets we've highlighted over the past year. Who's your favorite? -@USDOL [ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DD7b9OiBNhr/ ]



IN THE NEWS




* *Pacific Daily News*: Pilot in $2M OSHA award speaks out  [ https://www.guampdn.com/news/pilot-in-2m-osha-award-speaks-out/article_8d2ac68e-b8ee-11ef-ae07-f350bfd5925f.html ]
* *NPR*: Biden's overtime rule was struck down. Now some workers are losing pay raises [ https://www.npr.org/2024/12/16/nx-s1-5225448/overtime-rule-pay-raises-ohio-state ]
* *Construction Dive*: OSHA finalizes PPE standard for construction  [ https://www.constructiondive.com/news/osha-final-rule-ppe-construction/735497/ ]
* *Pit and Quarry*: Mine fatalities near all-time low as 2024 approaches finish  [ https://www.pitandquarry.com/mine-fatalities-near-all-time-low-as-2024-approaches-finish/ ]
* *NextGov*: Unemployment isn’t recession-ready — but it’s getting better, says acting Labor secretary  [ https://www.nextgov.com/digital-government/2024/12/unemployment-isnt-recession-ready-its-getting-better-says-acting-labor-secretary/401841/?oref=ng-author-river ]
* *Daily Montanan*: Montana awarded $3.5 million federal grant to help laid off Sibanye-Stillwater mine workers  [ https://dailymontanan.com/2024/12/19/montana-awarded-3-5-million-federal-grant-to-help-laid-off-sibanye-stillwater-mine-workers/ ]
* *Times Union*: Amazon settles OSHA cases over worker injuries  [ https://www.timesunion.com/business/article/osha-drops-worker-safety-complaint-amazon-19993585.php ]
* *Lansing State Journal*: Court hits Michigan Barrio Taco franchises with wage theft judgment. What the judge said [ https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/12/24/east-lansing-barrio-taco-restaurants-wage-theft-judgment-traverse-city-grand-rapids/77196347007/ ]

 

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