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"October 31, 2024"



Acting Secretary Su holds a microphone while sitting at a table with several other people. A large blue truck behind them has the MSHA and Labor Department seals. [ https://www.instagram.com/p/DBxCsXltikk/?img_index=1 ]



New resource for preventing and addressing opioid disorders in mining communities [ https://www.instagram.com/p/DBxCsXltikk/?img_index=1 ]

In Pittsburgh on Wednesday, Acting Secretary Julie Su and Assistant Secretary for Mine Safety and Health Chris Williamson announced a new publication to help employers protect workers from the dangers of opioid use disorder. [ https://www.msha.gov/sites/default/files/events/MSHA-NIOSH-OUD-Prevention-Resource%20Guide.pdf ] They joined National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Director Dr. John Howard, workplace safety experts, employers, miners and steelworkers for a roundtable discussion on opioid use disorder in mining communities, workplace prevention efforts and resources, and the importance of recovery-friendly workplaces.



Flanked by union members and labor leaders, President Joe Biden signs an Executive Order to promote good jobs. Signs around him read ‘Good jobs, better pay’ and ‘Investing in America.’ [ https://blog.dol.gov/2024/10/29/why-workers-and-employers-needed-a-good-jobs-executive-order ]



Good jobs, better pay change lives [ https://blog.dol.gov/2024/10/29/why-workers-and-employers-needed-a-good-jobs-executive-order ]

The department believes that federal investments should support the creation of good jobs that change lives for the better. President Biden’s Investing in America [ https://blog.dol.gov/2024/10/29/why-workers-and-employers-needed-a-good-jobs-executive-order ] and Investing in American Workers Executive Order will ensure that federal investments create more jobs that help workers not just get by, but get ahead. 



Industrial butcher posing with two filleting knives, wearing protective and hygienic clothing, such as a white suit, mask and a yellow hard hat, in front of a large animal processing plant. [ https://www.osha.gov/news/newsreleases/osha-trade-release/20241016 ]



Protecting the safety of food workers [ https://www.osha.gov/news/newsreleases/osha-trade-release/20241016 ]

OSHA has updated guidance to protect meat processing workers [ https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.osha.gov%2Fnews%2Fnewsreleases%2Fosha-trade-release%2F20241016&data=05%7C02%7CMeyer.Kevin.M%40DOL.GOV%7Cc278e0d1d0cd4866a6e008dcf777f623%7C75a6305472044e0c9126adab971d4aca%7C0%7C0%7C638657341823172525%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Vpf8aKUg8eytRn50D77A68D19Um0AOpBHBApqQZYyZ4%3D&reserved=0 ] focusing on cleanup operations, ergonomics, hazardous energy and machine guarding. Employer-reported data shows meat and poultry workers suffer serious injuries at double the rate of other workers. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports illness cases in the animal slaughtering and processing industry were six times higher than the average for all industries in 2022.



Five professionals, including one woman are standing, flanked by the American and Swiss flags, two holding certificates. [ https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/ilab/ilab20241024 ]



U.S. and Switzerland governments recommit to expanding apprenticeships for workers [ https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/ilab/ilab20241024 ]

The U.S. and Swiss governments have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding [ https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/ilab/ilab20241024 ] to expand and strengthen quality apprenticeships and pathways to good jobs, including Registered Apprenticeships, among Swiss companies and Swiss-invested companies in the U.S. Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training José Javier Rodríguez, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Global Markets Arun Venkataraman, Department of Education Deputy Undersecretary for Postsecondary Education Jennifer Mishory and Swiss Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin participated in the signing ceremony on Oct. 23 at the Swiss Ambassador’s residence in Washington.



Acting Secretary Su addresses a crowd from a lectern in a warehouse setting. A sign reads “Investing in America.” [ https://www.threads.net/@actsecjuliesu/post/DBhuHlniizT ]



Acting Secretary Su shares administration’s success in protecting workers’ pensions [ https://www.threads.net/@actsecjuliesu/post/DBhuHlniizT ]

Last week, Acting Secretary Su joined Illinois workers and labor leaders to highlight the administration’s American Rescue Plan Act, [ https://www.threads.net/@actsecjuliesu/post/DBhuHlniizT ] which has secured and strengthened more than 200 defined benefit pension plans covering more than two million workers, including members of the Midwestern Teamsters Plan. “This is more than just a lifeline for retirees. It’s a victory for fairness, a victory for dignity, and for every one of you in this room, because you can now retire knowing that your pension is secure,” Su said.



Acting Secretary Julie Su and Assistant Secretary Chris Williamson stand with a group of local officials and mine company leaders in front of large machinery. All are wearing high visibility safety gear and hard hats. [ https://www.threads.net/@actsecjuliesu/post/DBkG008i9LL ]



Supporting U.S. manufacturing and making AI work for workers [ https://www.threads.net/@actsecjuliesu/post/DBkG008i9LL ]

In Michigan, Acting Secretary Su and Assistant Secretary Chris Williamson visited the Cleveland-Cliffs Tilden Mine in Ishpeming [ https://www.threads.net/@actsecjuliesu/post/DBkG008i9LL ], which supplies iron ore pellets for U.S. steel production. They convened a roundtable to discuss how the Biden-Harris administration’s investments and policies support “Made in America” products and good jobs in the nation’s steel supply chains. She later traveled to Okemos for a public hearing on worker protections and monitoring and tracking technology.



IN CASE YOU MISSED IT



A worker’s red shirt, seen from the back, has the words, “Culinary Union #226. Unite Here! Bartenders Union #165.” [ https://blog.dol.gov/2024/10/25/new-data-shows-workers-want-unions-and-we-support-them ]



Unions growing stronger [ https://blog.dol.gov/2024/10/25/new-data-shows-workers-want-unions-and-we-support-them ]

Recent increases in union representation petitions [ https://blog.dol.gov/2024/10/25/new-data-shows-workers-want-unions-and-we-support-them ] confirm that workers want unions – and they have the Biden-Harris administration’s full support.

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Worker in orange vest atop roof without safety protection [ https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/osha/osha20241024 ]



Safety citations affirmed [ https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/osha/osha20241024 ]

A New York federal judge ordered a Rochester contractor to pay $16K in fines [ https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/osha/osha20241024 ] after OSHA found the company did not require workers facing 4-story falls to use fall protection.

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Acting Secretary Su and a group of Nevada leaders hold a large poster that looks like a check, representing a $716,701 grant. [ https://www.threads.net/@actsecjuliesu/post/DBuAVsqiHvX ]



Good jobs for women [ https://www.threads.net/@actsecjuliesu/post/DBuAVsqiHvX ]

On Oct. 27, Acting Secretary Su announced a grant in Las Vegas [ https://www.threads.net/@actsecjuliesu/post/DBuAVsqiHvX ] to increase women’s participation in good jobs in the building and construction trades, advanced manufacturing and tech jobs.

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Diverse group of professionally dressed people stand on steps outside the White House smiling. [ https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/eta/eta20241023 ]



Ambassadors to opportunity [ https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/eta/eta20241023 ]

At a White House ceremony [ https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/eta/eta20241023 ], we welcomed 138 organizations as Apprenticeship Ambassadors and recognized current ambassadors for their commitments to Registered Apprenticeships.

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A worker uses a front loader to remove downed tree limbs in Horseshoe Beach, Florida. [ https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/eta/eta20241028 ]



Idalia recovery continues [ https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/eta/eta20241028 ]

We’ve awarded an additional $5 million to Florida [ https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/eta/eta20241028 ]to support disaster-relief jobs and continue the state’s recovery after Hurricane Idalia.

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A view of a large dam with construction equipment on top, including a crane. Credit: Tennessee Valley Authority [ https://blog.dol.gov/2024/10/30/a-labor-management-partnership-thats-electric ]



It’s electric! [ https://blog.dol.gov/2024/10/30/a-labor-management-partnership-thats-electric ]

Find out how the Tennessee Valley Trades Labor Council labor-management partnership [ https://blog.dol.gov/2024/10/30/a-labor-management-partnership-thats-electric ]is working for workers, employers and the communities it helps power.

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Dorinda Hughes wearing a blue blazer. [ https://blog.dol.gov/2024/10/28/improving-workers-safety-and-health-in-the-south ]



Workplace safety, Southern style [ https://blog.dol.gov/2024/10/28/improving-workers-safety-and-health-in-the-south ]

The administrator of OSHA’s new Birmingham, Alabama, regional office [ https://blog.dol.gov/2024/10/28/improving-workers-safety-and-health-in-the-south ] shares the agency’s priorities for improving safety and health for workers in the South.

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Five individuals in front of blue, teal and orange backgrounds holding various electronic devices and one seated in a wheelchair. [ https://blog.dol.gov/2024/10/29/secure-your-financial-future-tools-for-people-with-disabilities ]



Useful tools for disabled workers [ https://blog.dol.gov/2024/10/29/secure-your-financial-future-tools-for-people-with-disabilities ]

Financial planning can help people with disabilities access good jobs [ https://blog.dol.gov/2024/10/29/secure-your-financial-future-tools-for-people-with-disabilities ] throughout their employment journey. Here's how.

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WORKING FOR YOU



Acting Secretary Su poses with a man and a woman in front of signs reading “$1 billion for workers recovered.” [ https://blog.dol.gov/2024/10/29/tips-returned-to-pa-couple-among-1-billion-recovered-by-wage-and-hour ]



Wage recovery for Pennsylvania couple [ https://blog.dol.gov/2024/10/29/tips-returned-to-pa-couple-among-1-billion-recovered-by-wage-and-hour ]

Roberto and Tania worked together at a Mexican restaurant in Pennsylvania [ https://blog.dol.gov/2024/10/29/tips-returned-to-pa-couple-among-1-billion-recovered-by-wage-and-hour ] where the Wage and Hour Division recovered more than $1 million in back wages, withheld tips and liquidated damages for them and their co-workers.



POST OF THE WEEK



Lisa Gomez, Assistant Secretary for Employee Benefits Security presented on a Women's Health Equity panel at the @thenyjl. Check out these photos from the event! #AskEBSA #MentalHealthParity          

                                                                                                -@USDOL on X [ https://x.com/USDOL/status/1849199413819838839 ]



IN THE NEWS



• *WLNS-TV 6*: Advocates battle AI workplace monitoring  [ https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wlns.com%2Fnews%2Fadvocates-battle-ai-workplace-monitoring%2F&data=05%7C02%7CPegues.Jermaine%40dol.gov%7C66da7ad9dca54f317eaa08dcf84deb56%7C75a6305472044e0c9126adab971d4aca%7C0%7C0%7C638658260777514892%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=gcWKV8naXXC3J6olhMf2WVdFXKJQVneO6bQS9DnL7lU%3D&reserved=0 ]
•* Bloomberg Law*: Federal credit reporting law covers worker data, CFPB says  [ https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnews.bloomberglaw.com%2Fbanking-law%2Fworker-data-covered-by-federal-credit-reporting-law-cfpb-says&data=05%7C02%7CPegues.Jermaine%40dol.gov%7C66da7ad9dca54f317eaa08dcf84deb56%7C75a6305472044e0c9126adab971d4aca%7C0%7C0%7C638658260777545156%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=E1JX6sGzF4SeYJsjm8kLywjHaBaLd5DYTa66WfD6fxs%3D&reserved=0 ]
• *KFF Health News*: How a proposed federal heat rule might have saved these workers’ lives [ https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/proposed-federal-heat-labor-rule-outdoor-workers-deaths/ ]
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