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June 16, 2022

Beat the heat with OSHA Every year, heat and humidity sicken thousands of workers – and the most severe cases can be fatal. OSHA’s Heat Illness Prevention campaign educates employers and workers on recognizing and avoiding the dangers of heat exposure. Preparing and supporting workers “Working people are the heart and soul of our nation,” Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh said at the AFL-CIO convention in Philadelphia. In his remarks, Secretary Walsh shared how the Department of Labor is preparing and supporting workers in this new era of the labor movement. Read Secretary Walsh’s tweets. Share your story about organizing or participating in a union. Raising the Pride flag In recognition of LGBTQI+ Pride Month, the department is displaying the Pride flag at our D.C. headquarters. “I am proud to work alongside the LGBTQIA+ members of the department,” Deputy Secretary Julie Su said. “Secretary Walsh and I are grateful to those who show up every day and make us proud to be a part of this agency.” Support for workers and their right to organize Secretary Walsh offered remarks at the Communication Workers of America's biennial Legislative-Political Conference this week, sharing how the Biden-Harris administration and the Labor Department are supporting workers, including their right to organize unions.

The Doughboy Foundation update

 

Juneteenth 2022 Special Issue The 369th Experience performing in New York's Rockefeller Center in 2019. The band, which is made up of music students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities across the U.S., plays the musical repertoire of New York's legendary 369th Regiment "Harlem Hellfighters" Regimental Jazz Band.

COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION latest news

 

Today, the Eurogroup endorsed a recommendation by euro area member states to the Council. Ministers agreed with the European Commission's and the Eur… Press material Thursday 16 June 2022   ● Eurogroup   16/06/2022 17:01 | Press release | Euro area member states recommend that Croatia become the 20th member of the euro area   Today, the Eurogroup endorsed a recommendation by euro area member states to the Council. Ministers agreed with the European Commission's and the European Central Bank's positive assessment of Croatia's fulfilment of convergence criteria. The recommendation proposes that Croatia should introduce the euro on 1 January 2023. This is the first step in a process by which the EU Council adopts legal acts that will enable Croatia to become a member of the euro area and to benefit from using our common currency, the euro, as of next year. "I am very pleased to announce that the Eurogroup agreed today that Croatia fulfils all the necessary conditions to adopt the euro. This is a crucial step on Croatia’s path to become the 20th member of our euro area and a strong signal for European integration. I want to pay particular tribute to the Croatian government for its commitment and hard work to achieve this result over the past few years, in particularly challenging circumstances." Paschal Donohoe, President of the Eurogroup

Eurogroup paves way to end of Greece’s enhanced surveillance and confirms release of further tranche of debt measures

 

Today, the Eurogroup discussed Greece’s progress with reform implementation and its macro-economic outlook, based on the 14th enhanced surveillance r… Press material Thursday 16 June 2022   ● Eurogroup   16/06/2022 17:39 | Press release | Eurogroup paves way to end of Greece’s enhanced surveillance and confirms release of further tranche of debt measures   Today, the Eurogroup discussed Greece’s progress with reform implementation and its macro-economic outlook, based on the 14th enhanced surveillance report of the European Commission. The Eurogroup welcomed the assessment by European institutions that the necessary conditions are in place to confirm the release of the seventh tranche of policy-contingent debt measures, worth € 748 million. Given the successful delivery of the bulk of Greece’s policy commitments, ministers also welcomed the European Commission’s intention not to prolong enhanced surveillance after its expiration on 20 August 2022. This, combined with the earlier abolition of capital controls and the full repayment of the IMF loans, would restore conditions of normality in Greece for the first time since 2010. Eurogroup statement on Greece of 16 June 2022

Main results - Eurogroup, 16 June 2022

 

Meetings Thursday 16 June 2022

● Eurogroup   16/06/2022 22:38 | MEETING | Main results - Eurogroup, 16 June 2022   The Eurogroup decided to recommend that Croatia become the 20th member of the euro area. It issued statements on Greece and on the future of the Banking Union. It also prepared the Euro Summit of 24 June 2022. Eurogroup Eurogroup, 16 June 2022 Highlights from the Eurogroup meeting held on 16 June 2022 in Luxembourg Infographic - How EU countries join the euro areaSee full infographic Main results Regular format Euro area enlargement – Croatia Ministers discussed the euro introduction by Croatia, on the basis of the convergence reports by the Commission and the ECB. They decided to recommend that Croatia become the 20th member of the euro area. This is a very well-deserved achievement for Croatia, and it is a recognition by Eurogroup and the institutions of the European Union of the commitment and the extraordinary work of Prime Minister Plenković, Minister Marić and all of our colleagues in the government of Croatia fulfilling all of the steps that are needed to join our shared currency. It demonstrates that the euro, which this year marks its 20th anniversary as a physical currency, is a union that is growing and that will become stronger by growing. It is first and foremost a symbol of how we use our integration and our interdependence as a source of strength. And the decision by the Eurogroup to welcome Croatia into that family and the determination of Croatia to join our group is a sign of that resilience.Paschal Donohoe, President of the EurogroupEuro area member states recommend that Croatia become the 20th member of the euro area (press release, 16 June 2022) Joining the euro area (background information) Greece – end of enhanced surveillance The Eurogroup discussed the fourteenth enhanced surveillance report on Greece. The Eurogroup welcomed the assessment by European institutions that the necessary conditions are in place to confirm the release of the seventh tranche of policy-contingent debt measures, worth € 748 million. The Eurogroup issued a statement, which among other things, welcomes the European Commission’s intention not to prolong enhanced surveillance after its expiration on 20 August 2022, given the successful delivery of the bulk of Greece’s policy commitments. Given the progress that has been made by Minister Staikouras, the Greek government and the Greek people, we welcomed today the intention of the European Commission not to prolong the enhanced surveillance of the Greek economy after the expiry of the programme at the end of August. This is a very significant achievement. It was recognised as a landmark moment by the Eurogroup upon the presentation of progress by Minister Staikouras.Paschal Donohoe, President of the EurogroupEurogroup statement on Greece of 16 June 2022 (press release) Post-Programme Surveillance of Portugal, Cyprus, Spain and Ireland The Eurogroup was briefed by the European Commission and the ECB on the main findings of the post-programme surveillance reports on Cyprus, Portugal, Ireland and Spain. Eurogroup work programme for II/2022 The Eurogroup adopted its Work programme for the second half of 2022, covering the period from July until December.Eurogroup work programme (background information) Priorities of new Slovenian Government The Slovenian Minister presented the policy priorities of the new Slovenian government. This is standard practice in the Eurogroup when new governments take office. ECB debrief on the latest decisions of the Governing Council The ECB briefed Ministers on the latest monetary policy decisions of the Governing Council. Inclusive format Banking Union Ministers discussed the developments concerning the Banking Union, and adopted a statement on the future of the Banking Union. We agreed a plan today for very concrete actions that will further strengthen our Banking Union. We agreed that we will strengthen the common framework for bank crisis management and also for the rules governing the use of national deposit guarantee funds. The Commission will bring forward a proposal with regard to that. The Eurogroup made a political commitment to turn that progress into reality.Paschal Donohoe, President of the EurogroupEurogroup statement on the future of the Banking Union of 16 June 2022 (press release) Banking Union (background information) Preparation of the June Euro Summit As foreseen in the Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance (TSCG), the Eurogroup in inclusive format prepared the Euro Summit that is planned to take place on 24 June 2022.Euro summit (background information) European Council, 23-24 June 2022 Meeting information Luxembourg 16 June 2022 14:30 Preparatory documentsDraft agenda, Eurogroup Draft agenda, Eurogroup in inclusive format Draft annotated agenda, Eurogroup Draft annotated agenda, Eurogroup in inclusive format Outcome documentsList of participants List of participants, Eurogroup in inclusive format

American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association,update

American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association

Contact: AHEPA Headquarters Phone: 202.232.6300 E-mail: ahepa@ahepa.org

June 16, 2022 Attention AHEPA Golfers! We're excited to bring you not just one, but TWO Golf tournaments during our Centennial Supreme Convention this July in Orlando, Florida! Keep reading for details on both tournaments and how you can get involved!

AHEPA Citrus District #2 Convention City Golf Tournament Wednesday, July 20, 2022 Lake Buena Vista Golf Course

Registration Starting at 11:30am Lunch & Putting Contest 12pm - 12:45pm Fee: $100 - includes round of golf, golf cart, lunch and various prizes There will be prizes for longest drive and closest to the pin. Mulligans will also be available for purchase at registration. Hole sponsorships available. Deadline for sponsorships is July 13, 2022. Make checks payable to: AHEPA District #2 To register, or if you have any questions, please call: Mike Pantel - 727.900.1085 Gus Pantelides - 727.639.3000

Download District #2 Tournament Registration & Sponsor Form

Email completed forms to either: Mike Pantel - mmpjd1@gmail.com Gus Pantelides - guspros@aol.com

2022 AHEPA Supreme Convention Golf Tournament Thursday, July 21, 2022 Disney Palm Golf Course

8:00 am shotgun start (must have 36 players for shotgun start) Fee: $125 - includes round of golf, golf cart, & lunch Up to $10,000 in prize money Prizes will be given as follows: Overall low gross: $2000* Overall low net: $2000* Low Score Senior (70 & up): $1000* Low Score Female: $1000* * Each winner will receive half of their money in check and the other half as credit towards an AHEPA National Golf Event (Spring or Fall) YOU MUST HAVE PROOF OF HANDICAP IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE PRIZE POOL Shuttle will be provided to and from hotel and golf course. You MUST register no later than 12:00pm Wednesday, July 20, 2022. Call or email Chris Atsaves to register: chris.atsaves@ubs.com | cell: 847-942-8389 You will be allowed to play with one other player of your choice and will be paired with others of similar handicap. Tournament rules will be distributed at the tournament. Questions? Call or Email: Chris Atsaves: chris.atsaves@ubs.com | cell: 847-942-8389 Sandy Papadopoulos: sandypap@gmail.com | cell: 678-860-6564 Download AHEPA Convention Tournament Registration Form

We'll see you in Orlando!

 

The Obama Foundation,update

 

Hi there, Here at the Obama Foundation, we have always believed in the idea that it is up to all of us to meet the challenges of our world.  It's the heart of our programs and initiatives, and it’s why President Obama joined nearly 60 Obama Foundation Leaders from across Europe in Copenhagen, Denmark, last week to discuss challenges facing our democracy and to dig into the many ways they are driving change in their communities.  Together, they engaged in small group workshops on values-based leadership and explored innovative solutions to issues like disinformation and the rise of populism.   As part of his trip, President Obama closed out the Copenhagen Democracy Summit with remarks on the importance of a positive vision for democracy, and he shared the stage with a few of our Obama Foundation Leaders to demonstrate the promise of the next generation to chart a better course. Check out highlights here.  Our Obama Leaders are building diverse coalitions to bring out the very best in our communities, and we are deeply inspired by their work—and the relationships they're building with one another. They are the ones we’ve been waiting for.  — The Obama Foundation      Donate to empower rising leaders bringing hope to their communities. DONATE             ⓒ 2022 Obama Foundation

WTO update

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Dear Journalist, Ministers from the WTO's 164 members formally adopt decisions on the following at the conclusion of their 12th Ministerial Conference: Ministerial Declaration on the WTO response to the COVID-19 pandemic and preparedness for future pandemics Ministerial Declaration on the Emergency Response to Food Insecurity Ministerial Decision on World Food Programme Food Purchases Exemption from Export Prohibitions or Restrictions MC12 outcome document Work Programme on Electronic Commerce Ministerial Decision on the TRIPS Agreement Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies The texts are available here on the WTO's MC12 webpage. A news item will be posted later on the WTO website. The Closing Session will be live streamed and viewable on the WTO website here: https://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/minist_e/mc12_e/webcasting_closing_e.htm