He applauded port operators and carriers and thanked union workers. After the dock workers’ union and dock employers came to a tentative agreement to extend the contract and…
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Dock Workers Union Extends Contract Through Mid-January
Parties will continue to negotiate outstanding details. The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) agreed late Thursday to extend its contract with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX). “The union…
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OSHA Warns of Post-Hurricane Hazards for Recovery Crews and Residents
The agency urges caution as communities continue to face power outages, structural damage, and storm debris. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has…
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Hurricane Helene Hits Georgia, Winds Reduce to Tropical Storm Strength
Millions are without power across the Southeastern U.S., NC dam is in danger of failing. UPDATE Sept 27th, 5:50 PM EDT Helene, now a tropical storm, has caused…
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Labor Department Allocates $2 Million to Training Hurricane Beryl Clean-up Workers
Emergency grant funding approved for 67 counties in Texas The Department of Labor has distributed an initial $2 million in emergency funding to train workers helping to clean…
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Tropical Storm Beryl Knocks Out Texas Power
Earliest recorded as a Category 5 hurricane, Beryl weakens near land but still remains destructive. Tropical Storm Beryl slammed southeast Texas on Monday, flooding large swaths of land,…
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National Hurricane Center Tracks Hurricane Beryl
Eastern Mexico is in the storm system’s estimated path as it heads from Jamaica toward the Cayman Islands and could potentially reach southern Texas late this weekend. Hurricane…
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Interior Distributes Gulf Energy Revenues
GOMESA funds support coastal conservation and resilience projects in Gulf states. The Department of the Interior announced the distribution of over $353.6 million in energy revenues from fiscal…
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Californians Experience Power Outages Amid Flooding, Mudslides
Atmospheric river storms impact several parts of the state. Some regions of California have received nonstop rain for two days, causing flooding, mudslides, debris flows, and power outages.…
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HUD Releases Disaster Relief Aid for Flooded Florida
Provides mortgage moratoriums and home rehabilitation insurance. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released disaster relief aid for the state of Florida, offering various flexibilities to…
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