The U.S. Dept. of Labor will provide a $5,220,500 grant, with an initial release of $3,269,812, to assist approximately 710 workers in Hawaii affected by the discontinuation of passenger airline services at ATA Airlines and Aloha Airlines.
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The U.S. Dept. of Labor will be developing rules concerning occupational exposure to crystalline silica dust and changing the Hazard Communication Standard to a global system of classification and labeling of chemicals.

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The Honolulu Dept. of Community Services has been awarded a $1 million grant from the U.S. Dept. of Labor for YouthBuild, an alternative education program that offers individuals ages 16-24 training and practical experience for "in-demand" industry careers. Read more

The U.S. Dept. of Labor has issued a plan to facilitate the identification of DOL rules that “warrant repeal, modification, strengthening, or modernization,” and has also enhanced its online enforcement database to improve public access to and understanding of agency enforcement actions. Read more

Two federal agencies have issued notices of intent to conduct surveys; one on how the E-Verify program is working, and another on public attitudes toward people with disabilities in the workplace.
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The U.S. Department of Labor has issued an an updated list of products by country of origin where there is a reasonable basis to believe might have been mined, produced, or manufactured by forced or indentured child labor. Read more