Acting Secretary Sonderling statement on April jobs report

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Acting Secretary Sonderling statement on April jobs report WASHINGTON – U.S. Acting Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling issued the following statement regarding the April 2026 Employment Situation Report:“Despite doom-and-gloom rhetoric from pundits and economists, America’s economic comeback is clearly accelerating under President Trump, with job growth now shattering expectations two months in a row. 115,000 jobs were added in April, doubling expectations and proving 94% of Bloomberg economists wrong. The unemployment rate remained steady and total private sector job growth under this Administration now stands at more than 700,000 new jobs.“Thanks to President Trump’s Working Families Tax Cuts, job creators were clearly feeling empowered this tax season and are investing in American workers. Our skilled workforce is seeing the benefits, with continued job growth in construction and a strong 5.2% year-over-year increase in manufacturing weekly earnings.“The President is bringing work...
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US Department of Labor will offer training, compliance assistance at 2024 Central Alabama Construction Safety Conference, Expo

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US Department of Labor will offer training, compliance assistance at 2024 Central Alabama Construction Safety Conference, Expo
Who:               U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health AdministrationWhat:             2024 Central Alabama Construction Safety Conference and ExpoWhen:             March 14, 2024Where:           Hyundai Training Center                        2055 Co Road 42Montgomery, AL 36105Quote: “Employers can prevent workplace injuries and fatalities by understanding potential hazards and by committing to their employees’ safety and well-being,” said OSHA Area Office Director Jose Gonzalez in Mobile, Alabama. “All workers have the right to a work environment free of hazardous conditions that pose a threat to their safety and health. The Central Alabama Safety Construction Conference and Expo is intended to provide free information on a wide range of safety and health-related subjects to employers and employees.”Background: At the one-day event, OSHA representatives and other presenters will offer free training and compliance assistance – in English and Spanish – to employers and employees in preventing construction-related injuries and illnesses. The conference is designed to provide information and resources to contractors, workers and others, and include discussions on how to combat heat-related illnesses and injuries, falls, excavation and trenching hazards and suicide prevention. Topics presented in Spanish include jobsite safety 101, scaffold safety basics, excavating and trench safety, personal protection equipment and fall protection. Vendors will also be on hand for a small equipment expo to present and demonstrate safety equipment. Sponsored by OSHA, the Deep South Center for Occupational Health & Safety, the Associated General Contractors Alabama Chapter, Subcontractors Association of Alabama, UA SafeState, Brasfield & Gorrie General Contractors, Penhall Co., BL Harbert International, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, Stone & Sons and United Rentals, the event is free for attendees but registration is required.Visit OSHA’s website for information on developing a workplace safety and health program. Employers can also contact the agency for information about OSHA’s compliance assistance resources and for free help on complying with OSHA standards. 

Published at March 13, 2024 at 05:00AM
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