Secretary Walsh on the global economy and the future of work

Highlights from Davos, Amazon safety concerns, millions in wages recovered and more U.S. Department of Labor January 19, 2023 In Europe, Secretary Walsh highlights worker empowerment and labor dynamics In Europe this week, Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh met with government and business leaders at the 2023 World Economic Forum, visited a job training center in Zurich and learned more about apprenticeship programs in Austria. Video: Secretary Walsh on Attracting Talent Video: Secretary Walsh on The Future of Jobs Tweets: Read Secretary Walsh's posts from Davos OSHA cites Amazon for worker safety violations OSHA has cited Amazon for failing to keep workers safe and issued hazard alert letters after inspections at three warehouse facilities – in Florida, Illinois and New York – found workers exposed to ergonomic and struck-by hazards. Auto parts seller and logistics company must pay $5.6M to misclassified drivers A national auto parts distributor and an Arizona logistics firm that misclassified 1,398 drivers as independent contractors will pay them a total of $5.6 million in back wages and liquidated damages. $1.1M recovered for underpaid foreign workers The owners of two Wisconsin forestry companies promised workers from Guatemala and Mexico lucrative jobs through the H-2B visa program – but failed to deliver the wages, benefits and types of jobs described in their contracts. After investigating, we recovered $1.1 million for 263 workers. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Black Lung proposed rule We've proposed a rule to strengthen the Black Lung self-insurance program and want your feedback. Connect with MSHA Our Mine Safety and Health Administration is now on Facebook! Follow now for mining news, regulations, and safety and health best practices. Equity grant We've awarded $9.1 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding to help New York promote equitable access to their state unemployment insurance system. Fatal safety failure An Ohio excavation contractor with a history of safety violations endangered workers at three trench sites within one week, OSHA found. Wages recovered A California adult care provider with a history of labor violations must pay $690,696 to 108 employees after denying workers all their earned wages. Grants awarded We've awarded $325,000 to help three organizations provide education, training and supportive services to agricultural workers. TWEET OF THE WEEK "Today U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper presented the 2022 #IqbalMasihAward to @BlueDragonVN on behalf of @SecMartyWalsh for the org's exceptional work to #EndChildLabor and combat human trafficking."                               -@ILAB_DOL   IN THE NEWS Yahoo! Finance: Labor Secretary Walsh: Immigration policy puts U.S. 'at a disadvantage' NBC Boston: OSHA Cites Eversource in Deadly July Beacon Hill Explosion Sixty35 Media: Apprenticeship: A conversation with Brent Parton, Department of Labor SUBSCRIBE SEND FEEDBACK ARCHIVE U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20210 www.dol.gov | 1-866-4USADOL (1-866-487-2365) Do not want to get emails from us? You can unsubscribe here. (We will miss you!) If you are having trouble viewing this newsletter, please go to https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/newsletter/ This email was sent to edwardlorilla1986.paxforex@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: United States Department of Labor · 200 Constitution Ave NW · Washington, DC 20210 · 1-866-4-USA-DOL (1-866-487-2365)