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How patience and perseverance pay off with USERRA John D. Patrie is a patient man. The dozen years that he spent as a navigator in the Maine Air National Guard taught him that while things can change in an instant, with…
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We’re all in this together – working to make ERISA’s goal a reality This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). When ERISA was first enacted in 1974, this landmark legislation…
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Partnering to achieve ERISA’s mission When the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) was enacted 50 years ago, it was intended to address mismanagement and abuse by those responsible for private pension plans. Over…
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Second chances and new beginnings for two veterans The days grow shorter, the leaves change color and fall from the trees, and soon we will gather to give thanks for a bountiful harvest. Autumn can be a season of new…
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Empowering workers with AI: A union-partner approach With "labor" in our name, it's no surprise that the U.S. Department of Labor’s mission is to support our nation's workers. As part of the Biden-Harris administration’s …
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8 things to know about OSHA’s proposed heat rule Heat is a leading cause of death among all weather-related phenomena in the United States. And it’s a serious occupational hazard for many workers, both indoors and out. That’s…
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Demand-driven training: Reimagining sector partnerships to build career pathways A successful sports team relies on strong leadership and a clear vision to bring players together, build their skills and use game data to make…
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New global child and forced labor reporting: 3 takeaways Workers in a cotton factory in Awat County, a Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in northwest China. Copyright Imago/Alamy Stock Photo/Alamy. The Bureau of International…
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Ensuring support for unemployment insurance claimants Unemployment is often unexpected and always unsettling, and it can happen for any number of reasons. Take, for instance, the recent devastation from Hurricane…
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Federal law protects ALL workers Ahead of Labor Day, the Department of Labor observes Labor Rights Week by partnering with the Mexican Embassy, its 52 consulates, other diplomatic missions and other federal and state agencies…
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