ICYMI: Secretary Chavez-DeRemer promotes One Big Beautiful Bill during ‘America at Work’ tour stops in Michigan, Indiana

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ICYMI: Secretary Chavez-DeRemer promotes One Big Beautiful Bill during ‘America at Work’ tour stops in Michigan, Indiana GOSHEN, IN – U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer continued her swing across the country as part of her “America at Work” listening tour to promote President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, which passed the U.S. Senate today in a huge win for the American people. Secretary Chavez-DeRemer visited Shafer, a ready-mix concrete supplier in Lansing, Michigan, and Brinkley RV, a manufacturing start-up in Goshen, Indiana, to hear directly from American workers who stand to benefit most from this legislation. “I continue to be inspired by the American entrepreneurial spirit shown by the hardworking men and women I’ve met on my listening tour,” said Secretary Chavez-DeRemer. “From the concrete crews at Shafer in Michigan to the RV manufacturers at Brinkley in Indiana, these workers are exactly who this Administration is fighting for as we work to pass the One...
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US Department of Labor North Florida non-profit initiative align to safeguard agriculture construction industries workers

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US Department of Labor, North Florida non-profit initiative align to safeguard agriculture, construction industries’ workers
Who:  U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration            The Migrants & Minorities Alliance Inc. What:  Safety and health alliance Background: OSHA and Migrants & Minorities Alliance Inc. are allying to protect agricultural and construction industry workers by reducing and preventing exposure to workplace hazards. The alliance will focus on educating employers and workers on OSHA’s Focus Four, which involves education on preventing falls, caught-in, struck-by and electrical hazards. OSHA’s Alliance Program works with groups committed to worker safety and health to prevent workplace fatalities, injuries and illnesses. These groups include unions, consulates, trade or professional organizations, businesses and more. OSHA and their partners develop compliance assistance tools and resources to share with workers and employers. The program also centers on educating workers and employers about their rights and responsibilities. Quote: “Our coalition with the Migrants & Minorities Alliance reflects OSHA’s shared interest in making sure workers have the best opportunity to return home safely to their families and friends at the end of every workday,” said OSHA Area Office Director Scott Tisdale in Jacksonville, Florida. “Relationships with community organizations are essential, especially in reaching vulnerable worker populations.”

Published at June 15, 2023 at 05:00PM
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