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US Labor Department cites Georgia counter manufacturer for exposing workers to hazardous levels of crystalline silica

Brazilian Stone Design LLC to pay $33K in penalties after OSHA finds 7 serious violations
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US Department of Labor cites Georgia-based Keystone Foods for exposing workers to fire, explosion hazards

Keystone Foods LLC cited with serious violation, faces over $16K in proposed penalties
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US Department of Labor moves to prevent illegal immigrants from utilizing taxpayer-funded workforce programs

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration today announced new guidance...
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Secretary Chavez-DeRemer announces $5M in WANTO grants to expand apprenticeship opportunities, good-paying jobs for women

U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer today announced a $5 million funding opportunity...
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