The measures will be released individually in the near future. Senator Maria Cantwell of Washington, chair of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, is preparing a series…
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U.S. Labor Department Asks Mexico to Review Call Centers
Under the USMCA, Mexican company workers request assistance from U.S. regarding attempts to unionize. The Department of Labor requested that the government of Mexico review a call center…
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Federal Departments Announce Funding for EV Charging Network
The funding is expected to construct at least 500,000 public chargers by 2030. The Department of Transportation announced $623 million in funding this month to expand America’s public…
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Labor Department Announces Unpaid Wages for Over 200k Workers
Wage and Hour Division prioritizes back pay from employers who violated wage laws. The U.S. Department of Labor stated that more than 208,000 workers in the country are…
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SelectUSA Fostered $200 Billion in Foreign Investments
Commerce Department reports a milestone in the program’s 11 years. The Department of Commerce announced that their program SelectUSA reached $200 billion in certified foreign direct investments into…
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New Labor Department Rule Could Eliminate Gig Work
Independent contractors would become employees under reclassification. The Department of Labor has released a final rule that would prohibit the classification of some workers as independent contractors. The new…
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Labor Department Announces Modernization Effort for UI Programs
The agency is following up on recommendations from GAO. The Department of Labor announced the OpenUI Initiative to help state agencies improve the reliability of unemployment insurance (UI)…
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Commerce Department Announces Domestic Chip Production Grants
$62 million in funding to support U.S. chip factories. The U.S. Department of Commerce announced a second tranche this week from the Chips and Science Act of 2022…
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OSHA Proposal Expands Protections for Emergency Responders
The guidance updates decades-old standards for firefighters, EMTs, and search and rescue workers. The Department of Labor’s Occupational and Safety Health Administration will publish a proposal this month…
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FAA Forms Panel to Review Air Traffic Control Fatigue
A series of near-miss incidents in 2023 occurred due to staffing shortages. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is forming a panel to address concerns surrounding air traffic controller…
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