U.S. Department of Labor,update

 

The unemployment rate dropped from 4.6% to 4.2% in November, according to the latest jobs report. U.S. Department of Labor December 3, 2021 Unemployment rate drops to 4.2% The unemployment rate dropped from 4.6% to 4.2% in November, according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report. Over the past three months, the U.S. has added an average of 378,000 jobs per month. We’ve now recovered 18.5 million (83%) of the 22.4 million jobs lost in March and April 2020.  Read the BLS report Read a statement from Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh Read a blog post by Chief Economist Janelle Jones Secretary Walsh highlights Biden-Harris efforts to ease pandemic supply chain issues In California this week, Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh met with port leaders, employers and local unions to discuss how the Biden-Harris administration’s efforts have reduced idle containers at ports by more than 40% and shipping prices by 25%. He also joined former Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis for a roundtable discussion on women in apprenticeships. Read Secretary Walsh’s tweets from his trip What holiday workers should know about their rights Working during the holidays? Here’s what you should know about federal wage and hour laws. New web portal for federal contractors and subcontractors The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs will launch an online portal in March 2022 for federal contractors and subcontractors to certify whether they have developed and maintained an Affirmative Action Program. National HIV/AIDS Strategy released  We are committed to ensuring people living with HIV/AIDS can gain skills and get work, which is why we helped develop the National HIV/AIDS Strategy (2022-2025) released this week on World AIDS Day. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Fall hazard citations Three inspections confirmed a New York roofing contractor repeatedly exposed residential roof workers to potentially deadly falls. Seeking H-2A input We’re seeking input on a proposal to modify how we determine hourly Adverse Effect Wage Rates for the H-2A visa program. Promoting disability inclusion Our Office of Disability Employment Policy has long championed efforts to increase the inclusion of people with disabilities in the federal workforce. Chemical safety OSHA cited a Virgin Islands refinery for 20 violations and proposed $259,407 in penalties following firey flares caused by hazardous chemicals. Comment period extended OSHA has extended the comment period for the COVID-19 vaccination and testing emergency temporary standard to Jan. 19, 2022. Veteran services webinar If your organization provides veterans services related to homelessness, workforce development or employment, get guidance on applying for grants. NEWS AND EVENTS LA This Week: Labor Secretary Marty Walsh and Mayor Garcetti Visit the Port of LA KDKA: Secretary Walsh Says Build Back Better Will Help Retrain Workers For Pittsburgh’s Jobs Of The Future WISN: Labor secretary expresses confidence ahead of critical holiday shipping season Crooked Media: Labor Secretary Marty Walsh discusses the President’s port action plan and signs of progress ahead of the holidays