US Department of Labor announces $12.7M in grants awarded

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US Department of Labor announces $12.7M in grants awarded WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today awarded $12.7 million to 102 nonprofits nationwide to fund education and training initiatives designed to create safer workplaces.Administered by the department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration, funds from the Susan Harwood Training Grants Program will support the delivery of training and education on hazard awareness, avoidance and controls, and inform workers of their rights and employers of their responsibilities under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. This round of funding was awarded to programs in the categories of targeted topic training, training and educational materials development, and capacity building.“The Susan Harwood Training Grants are a critical investment that the Department of Labor makes to help workers know their rights and power – in turn making their workplace safer and healthier,” said Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su. “This grant ho
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Statement by Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su on July jobs report

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Statement by Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su on July jobs report
WASHINGTON – Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su issued the following statement on the July 2024 Employment Situation report:“Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the American economy added 114,000 jobs in July, bringing the total to nearly 16 million jobs created under the Biden-Harris administration. While job growth came in below expectations, with an average of 170,000 jobs added per month over the last three months, the American economy is still the envy of the world. “What the July jobs report indicates is a continued transition to a more stable and sustainable economy that saw growth across multiple industries, including construction, health care, and leisure hospitality. Layoffs are low, the prime-age labor force participation rate rose to 84 percent, the highest level since 2001, the overall labor force participation ticked up to 62.7 percent, and wages continue to grow and are still outpacing inflation, which has decreased to 3 percent. This means more money in the pockets of working people. “The President and this administration continue to be committed to improving the lives of working people, creating family-sustaining jobs, and growing an economy that works for everyone.”

Published at August 02, 2024 at 05:00AM
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