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A Coal Miner’s Daughter Takes on DOGE to Protect Miners’ Health

Since 1970, more than 75,000 miners have died of black lung disease. Now, researchers working to prevent those deaths get layoff notices.

Capital & Main

Trump looks to close 105-year-old department that supports women workers despite insinuating it would stay

Enacted by Congress in 1920, the Women’s Bureau researches and advocates for equality in the workplace

The Independent UK

Trump team makes it easier to invest 401(k)s in crypto. Some experts say that’s a bad idea

Rescinding Biden-era guidance on pension plan investments in crypto comes as vice president declares industry has ‘a champion and an ally in the White House’

The Independent UK

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Trump pick for workplace safety agency sparks fears heat protections will be derailed

Under David Keeling, a former UPS and Amazon executive, Osha is expected to thwart protections on extreme heat

The Guardian - US

Mass resignations at labor department threaten workers in US and overseas, warn staff – as more cuts loom

Exclusive: Insiders sound alarm over ‘catastrophic’ impact of widespread departures and cuts under Trump

The Guardian - US

Trump says petrol and grocery prices are down. Facts say otherwise

The US president incorrectly said that prices of petrol and eggs had dropped while home sales were good.

Al Jazeera

DOGE Operatives at Department of Labor Reportedly Have Access to Sensitive Data on Immigrants, Farm Workers

DOGE operatives have gained access to sensitive data systems at the Department of Labor with sensitive information about immigrants

Latin Times

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Doge unemployment ‘fraud’ discoveries are old finds from Biden era, experts say

Some aren’t even fraud but rather known attempts by states to protect victims of identity theft, former top official says

The Guardian - US

A DOGE staffer who resigned over racist posts is back in government

Marko Elez has been assigned to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services since March 5, per court filings.

Fortune

A federal judge temporarily blocks parts of Trump's anti-DEI executive orders

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the U.S. Department of Labor from implementing parts of President Donald Trump’s executive orders aimed at curbing diversity, equity and inclusion efforts among federal contractors and grant recipients

The Independent UK

Rep. Greg Casar and Elon Musk bring Texas clash to D.C. stage

From Austin city council to the halls of Congress, this lawmaker has been increasingly critical of Musk, saying the billionaire receives special treatment and has conflicts of interest.

The Texas Tribune

Senate Committee Advances Labor Secretary Nomination Amid Controversy

Senate committee advances Lori Chavez-DeRemer's nomination for Department of Labor head amid concerns over labor issues and administration's workforce redu...

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Lori Chavez-Deremer Addresses Key Issues In Labor Department Confirmation Hearing

Lori Chavez-DeRemer's confirmation hearing highlights data security, PRO Act shift, and bipartisan support need.

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Labor Secretary Nominee Faces Scrutiny Over Union Support

Lori Chavez-DeRemer's nomination for Department of Labor leadership raises questions about her stance on workers' rights and potential impact on labor-rela...

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Roll Call

Labor nominee Chavez-DeRemer backs away from pro-union bill - Roll Call

Former Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer distanced herself from a pro-union bill she once backed at her confirmation hearing for Labor secretary.

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Senate Republicans Divided Over Labor Secretary Nominee

Former Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer's nomination for the Department of Labor faces scrutiny over her pro-union stance and support for the controversial PRO Act...

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Nine Ways to Find Your Lost 401(k)

Over 29 million lost 401(k) accounts worth almost $1.65 trillion have been forgotten by their owners. Here are nine ways you can locate your account.

Capital & Main

Waffle House Workers Say Owners Pocket Millions Through Wage Theft

Servers say the chain forces them to do janitorial work, dishwashing for lower tipped wages and robs them of up to $46.8 million.

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Salon

US may close minimum-wage loophole

A decades-old rule allows companies to pay workers with disabilities less than a dollar an hour

International Business Times

Labor Department Finds 11 Minors Working Hazardous Shifts At Iowa Pork Processing Plant

Qvest has been fined $171,919 in penalties for violating child labor laws and must take measures to ensure it doesn't hire minors illegally in the future.

Latin Times

US Labor Department Finds 11 Minors Working Hazardous Shifts At Iowa Pork Processing Plant

Qvest has been fined $171,919 in penalties for violating child labor laws and must take measures to ensure it doesn't hire minors illegally in the future.

The Guardian - US

Firefighters were elated after a federal bill provided them support for cancer. Then came ‘a slap in the face’

A 2022 law gave wildland firefighters with ‘presumptive cancer coverage’, but the list of ailments left out a range of cancers affecting women

Texas Observer

When Will Texas Workers Finally Get Protections from Heat Exposure?

U.S. Representative Greg Casar discusses the timing and impact of a new federal workplace heat safety rule.

The Guardian - US

Democrats alarmed at alleged warnings to employers of ‘surprise inspections’

House members write to labor department raising concerns about possible undermining of important labor safety tool

The Guardian - US

Trump claims he’s pro-worker. Project 2025 will gut labor rights

Far-right plan for a Republican presidency would undercut unions, strip child labor laws and boost corporate profits

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