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Secretary Walsh met with workers and business leaders around the country this week to highlight ways the administration is getting the economy back on track. U.S. Department of Labor May 21, 2021 Secretary Walsh to those struggling with mental health: You are not alone On the first Mental Health Action Day, Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh reflected on his personal mental health challenges, shared how the department is taking action and reminded those who are struggling that they are not alone. Employer resources: Understanding and complying with the federal mental health parity law Worker resources: Making the most of your mental health and substance use disorder benefits #PaidLeaveWorks Secretary Walsh held a virtual roundtable with workers and business leaders from Adobe, Danone North America, JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Levi Strass & Co. on the benefits of paid leave for companies, workers and the U.S. economy. Secretary Walsh saw registered apprenticeships in action at a Baltimore training facility Secretary Walsh, Sen. Ben Cardin and Rep. John Sarbanes toured the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 37's training site in Baltimore, where they discussed the Biden-Harris administration's historic investments in workforce training with labor leaders, apprentices and instructors. The American Jobs Plan includes $100 billion for workforce development, including the creation of 1-2 million new registered apprenticeships. How the American Jobs Plan invests in workers, infrastructure and a stronger economy At a bridge construction site in Washington, D.C., Secretary Walsh joined Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and other elected officials, laborers and union leaders to talk about the American Jobs Plan and the importance of strengthening the nation's infrastructure. Task Force on Worker Organizing and Empowerment highlights union benefits In the first meeting of the White House Task Force on Worker Organizing and Empowerment, Secretary Walsh and Vice President Harris discussed the economic benefits of allowing workers to organize. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Military spouse training The Veterans' Employment and Training Service has five new workshops to help military spouses meet their employment and career goals. Safety citations OSHA cited a Florida roofing contractor for safety failures for the eighth time and proposed $183,225 in penalties. Accessibility Awareness Did you know 1 in 4 adults has a disability? We can design a more accessible and inclusive future of work – here's how. IN THE NEWS Marty Walsh and Gina McCarthy explain American Jobs Plan terms Come for the Boston accents, stay for a breakdown of key terms in the American Jobs Plan. UPCOMING EVENTS Best Practices for Female Veterans Outreach and Positive Recruitment May 25, 10 a.m. ET What to Expect During OFCCP Construction Compliance Checks May 25, 10 a.m. ET Essential Workers – Essential Protections: Your Rights in the North Carolina Workplace May 26, 10 a.m. ET Labor Law Solutions for Temp Staffing Employers May 26, 10:30 a.m. ET Essential Workers – Essential Protections: Your Federal Labor Laws and Rights in the Texas Workplace May 26, 12 p.m. ET Find a complete list of upcoming events at dol.gov/events. SUBSCRIBE SEND FEEDBACK ARCHIVE U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20210 www.dol.gov | 1-866-4USADOL (1-866-487-2365) Do not want to get emails from us? You can unsubscribe here. (We will miss you!) If you are having trouble viewing this newsletter, please go to https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/newsletter/ Questions? Contact Us   STAY CONNECTED:   SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Preferences  |  Unsubscribe  |  Help Got this as a forward? Sign up to receive our future emails. This email was sent to stevenmagallanes520.nims@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: United States Department of Labor · 200 Constitution Ave NW · Washington, DC 20210 · 1-866-4-USA-DOL (1-866-487-2365)