Investing in infrastructure means investing in workers

A new rule to support infrastructure workers, job growth continues, protecting labor rights and more U.S. Department of Labor August 10, 2023 Infrastructure investments and raising wage standards for construction workers A new rule updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts will ensure wages paid to workers on federally funded construction projects better reflect the realities of today's labor market. Vice President Kamala Harris and Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su announced the rule in Pennsylvania. Blog: How the rule will help construction workers Webpage: FAQs and more info on the new rule White House fact sheet: Raising wage standards for construction workers New partnership will enhance state workforce development systems We're partnering with the National Governors Association to unite federal partners, state policy advisors, workforce development boards and agencies, and others to improve state workforce development services. The partnership will take advantage of employment opportunities made possible by the Biden-Harris administration's historic investments to rebuild the nation's infrastructure and promote economic growth. $1.6M recovered for misclassified workers We recovered more than $1.6 million in back wages and damages for 188 workers, many of whom had been denied minimum and overtime wages by a North Carolina construction services contractor who misclassified the employees as independent contractors. Enhancing worker safety following East Palestine derailment The operator of a Norfolk Southern Corp. train that derailed in February 2023 has entered into a settlement agreement with OSHA and the Teamsters' railway union to enhance safety. OSHA will continue to work closely with the federal and Ohio Environmental Protection Agencies and other officials to protect workers' safety and health as clean-up operations continue. Claims administrator sued for denying thousands of medical claims We've sued the nation's largest third-party medical claims administrator for routinely denying healthcare claims for emergency room services and drug screening for at least 2,136 self-funded employee welfare benefit plans. 13.4M jobs and rising In July, the economy added 187,000 jobs, including gains in health care, social assistance, financial activities and wholesale trade. Since President Biden took office, the economy has added 13.4 million jobs. Read the employment situation report Read a statement from Acting Secretary Julie Su on the jobs report Opioid grant awarded We've awarded $1,025,221 for the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity to support ongoing efforts to address Michigan's opioid crisis. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Fraud, trafficking and abuse A South Carolina labor contractor has been convicted after a joint investigation revealed they mistreated migrant farmworkers, took their passports and provided unsafe living conditions. Supporting worker rights We've reached an agreement with the U.S. Trade Representative and the Mexican government to address labor violations at a garment plant in Aguascalientes. Wages recovered A Texas home healthcare and hospice service provider denied 133 of its employees their overtime wages. Now, they'll pay $501,211 in back wages and damages. Mental health parity Our proposed rule will help ensure equal access to treatment for mental health and substance use disorders. ILAB on LinkedIn Follow the Bureau of International Labor Affairs on LinkedIn for the latest news and resources on international labor and workers' rights. Energy worker benefits We're hosting a benefits information session for current and former nuclear weapons workers employed at covered facilities in Ohio. Cybersecurity A new $15.2 million investment through the Technology Modernization Fund will help improve the security of our IT systems and data. SAFE + SOUND WEEK Safe + Sound Week promotes mental health at work During Safe + Sound Week 2023, we're encouraging employers to make mental health an important part of their safety and health programs. Explore our resources, solutions, and support for mental health and well-being that employers can use to help workers, and join the conversation on being #SafeAndSoundAtWork. POST OF THE WEEK Have you seen the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's new hazard alert reminding employers of their duty to protect workers against extreme heat? Make sure you know the law and how to keep workers safe: https://lnkd.in/dYQvGZ4D -USDOL LinkedIn IN THE NEWS The Cut: The Labor Nominee Making Sure Staffers Get Home for Bedtime Bloomberg: A sit-down with the acting secretary of labor Philadelphia Inquirer: In 'a moment of urgency,' construction worker pay and training take center stage in Pa. WGBH FM Boston: Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Julie Su gave remarks on the final day of the NAACP convention WorkingNation Overheard: James Rodriguez on why veterans are an asset to the workplace Deseret (AZ) News: How elected officials are responding to extreme heat in Arizona 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!) 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Upcoming Events at the Library of Congress

Events at the Library of Congress 2023 National Book Festival  Join us in the nation's capital at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on Saturday, August 12, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (doors open at 8:30 a.m.). If you can't join us in Washington, D.C. for a day of free talks and activities, several programs will be livestreamed, and video of all talks can be viewed online after the Festival concludes. Learn more.  Live! at the Library Thursday, August 10, 5-8 p.m. ET  The Library's Thomas Jefferson Building and all exhibitions will be open for extended hours on Thursdays. Visitors are invited to enjoy happy hour drinks and food available for purchase in the Great Hall and the Jefferson Building's beautiful architecture while immersing themselves in the Library's exhibits, collections and programs. Learn more.  Live! at the Library: "Jaws" (1975) Thursday, August 10, 7-9 p.m. ET  "You're gonna need a bigger boat!" Join us for a screening of "Jaws" (1975), the classic Steven Spielberg film based on the novel by Peter Benchley. Run time 2 hours, 10 minutes. Before the film, enjoy a pre-recorded performance from Gonzalo Rubalcaba and Aymé Nuviola at 7 p.m. Learn more.  National Book Festival Opening Celebration: Everyone Has a Story Friday, August 11, 7 p.m. ET  On the eve of the 2023 National Book Festival, join Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden and festival co-chair David M. Rubenstein as they welcome five of the dozens of authors appearing at this year's festival. This special event, live from the Library of Congress, features Angeline Boulley, David Grann, R.K. Russell, Beverly Gage and Luis Alberto Urrea. Learn more.  Folklore Today/Folklore Tomorrow: Expanding the Conversation with Marilyn White Wednesday, August 16, Noon ET Folklorist Marilyn White, current President of the American Folklore Society, retired Professor at Kean University, and a pivotal member of such influential groups as the Association of African and African American Folklorists, City Lore (NYC), and the New Jersey Folklore Society, reflects on her career and the challenges that must be met for the field to become more inclusive and reflective of 21st century America. Learn more.  Live! at the Library: Café Concert with Project Fusion Sax Quartet Thursday, August 17, 6:15 p.m. For the inaugural Live at the Library Café Concert, visitors are invited to enjoy a program of saxophone fusion from Project Fusion Sax Quartet on the Library's Great Hall Mezzanine level. Café tables and food and beverage sales will be available in this picturesque space overlooking the U.S. Capitol Building. The quartet will perform two 45-minute sets, at 6:15 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. Learn more.  Webinars    Finding Pictures: Photojournalism Wednesday, August 16, 3-4 p.m. ET Join photography curators as they explore the photojournalism collections of the Prints & Photographs Division, tracing the trajectory of photojournalism from the 19th century to the present day. Learn more. Film Screenings at the Packard Campus Theater Join us for an array of iconic films screenings at the Packard Campus Theater. Programs are free and open to the public. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Seating at the screenings is on a first-come, first-served basis unless otherwise noted.  Learn more.  Exhibitions at the Library of Congress Several exhibitions are open for visitors to visit at the Library of Congress. ·        Thomas Jefferson's Library ·        Here to Stay: The Legacy of George and Ira Gershwin ·       "Not an Ostrich" and Other Images from America's Library ·       Join In: Voluntary Associations in America ·       Creating the U.S.: The U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights   IMPORTANT NOTE: In order to enter the Library's Thomas Jefferson Building and experience the exhibition, each visitor must apply for and receive one of a limited number of free timed entry passes. For information on reserving tickets, visit loc.gov/visit, where visitors can review "Know Before You Go" guidelines and reserve their free passes. Home  |  About  |  Contact Subscriber Preferences & Unsubscribe | Subscriber Help   This email was sent to stevenmagallanes520.nims@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Library of Congress · 101 Independence Ave, SE · Washington, DC 20540 · 202-707-5000

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