Jeffrey Freund - Mar 04, 2024
A new fact sheet identifies common errors in LM-20 reports that labor relations consultants are required to file. Are you making these mistakes?
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Labor Relations Consultants: Fill Out Form LM-20 Correctly
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Breaking the Silence: Recognizing Mental Health Benefits in the Battle Against Eating Disorders
Lisa M. Gomez - Feb 29, 2024
Eating disorders are mental health conditions and therefore treatment of an eating disorder is a mental health benefit covered by mental health parity laws.
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How OCIO is Using AI to Enrich (Not Replace) Jobs
Louis Charlier - Feb 29, 2024
We're committed to using AI as an effective tool for America’s workers and our staff. With an open-minded approach, we can make work more fair, enjoyable and productive.
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Equity for Black Workers: Continuing the Fight
Doug Parker - Feb 29, 2024
A rising fatality rate for Black workers shows we must do more to advance equity and improve safety.
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The Fast-Growing Number of Black Women Apprentices
Georgia Poyatzis, Gretchen Livingston - Feb 29, 2024
Apprenticeship creates a pathway to skilled jobs for women, and the number of Black women in apprenticeship programs has more than tripled since 2014 - increasing from 7,586 to 24,620.
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Strengthening America at Home: Black Workers in WWII
Frank McGriggs - Feb 23, 2024
As we reflect on Black History Month, I draw inspiration from the stories of leaders who helped to improve working conditions for Black workers.
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Black Miners and the Battle of Blair Mountain
Chris Williamson - Feb 22, 2024
At the Battle of Blair Mountain, Black and white miners stood side by side in their fight to unionize the southern West Virginia coalfields.
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Hours Worked = Hours Paid
Juan Coria - Feb 22, 2024
These workers stood up for their rights in the face of wage theft.
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Black History Month: Lifelong Perspectives
Tonya Brown - Feb 21, 2024
Soul Train, Rosa Parks and a legacy of advocacy: An employee in our Office of Disability Employment Policy shares her perspective on the importance of Black History Month.