The report came out nearly a month and a half late due to Congress not neglecting to fund the federal government. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released…
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Education Department Signs Interagency Reassignment Agreements
Secretary McMahon says they are “cutting through layers of red tape” as some programs and employees are transferred to other U.S. departments. The Department of Education announced six new…
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Federal Reserve Lowers Interest Rate for Second Time in 2025
The most recent CPI numbers showed a slightly lower increase in inflation than anticipated. The Federal Reserve reduced the federal interest rate by .25 percent on Wednesday. Chairman…
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Labor Department Makes $8 Million Available for Shipbuilding
The move aligns with President Trump’s executive order “Restoring America’s Maritime Dominance.” The Department of Labor announced that $8 million in grants will be made available on September…
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USMCA Panel Rules Against Mexican Call Center in Landmark Labor Rights Case
First U.S. win under trade agreement’s labor mechanism confirms violations at Mexican call center and requires stronger worker protection. A dispute panel under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)…
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President’s Executive Order Expands Retirement Investment Options
Department of Labor to review 401(k) guidance on alternative assets, fiduciary practices, and litigation concerns. The U.S. Department of Labor announced that President Trump has signed an Executive…
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National Economic Council Director Responds to Firing of BLS Commissioner
He supports President Trump’s move to improve the accuracy and reliability of data. President Donald Trump fired the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Erika McEntarfer,…
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Labor Department Expands Voluntary Self-Audit Programs
New and updated initiatives offer employers, unions, and benefit plans tools to improve compliance with labor laws and protect workers The U.S. Department of Labor has recently released…
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Labor Department Updates Guidance on Work Authorization Verification
Secretary Chavez-DeRemer says new guidance implements an executive order that limits access to federal workforce services by unauthorized immigrants. The Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration has…
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Labor Department Suspends Farmworker Rule
A federal court already placed an injunction against the regulation, suspending it. The Department of Labor announced that it would no longer enforce a rule implemented by President…
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