Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report In the week ending May 10, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 229,000, unchanged from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 1,000 from 228,000 to 229,000. The 4-week moving average was 230,500, an increase of 3,250 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average was revised up by 250 from 227,000 to 227,250.
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US Department of Labor awards $1M for disaster-relief jobs, training for West Virginia residents affected by February Storms WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today awarded $1 million in grant funding to support disaster-relief jobs and employment and training services for West Virginia residents suffering from the aftermath of February severe storms. Beginning Feb. 15, 2025, severe storms caused floods, landslides, and mudslides, resulting in widespread damage across south and central West Virginia.  Homes, businesses, roadways, parks, and other public areas were impacted, with flood-deposited debris blocking culverts and obstructing public areas making many of them unusable and unsafe.The Federal Emergency Management Agency issued a major disaster declaration, enabling West Virginia to request federal assistance for recovery efforts in Greenbrier, Lincoln, Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Monroe, Summers, Wayne, and Wyoming counties.This Disaster Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grant allows the Workforce West Virginia to provide people with temporary jobs focused on cleanup and recovery efforts, as well as offer employment and training services to eligible participants in affected communities. Supported by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014, National Dislocated Worker Grants provide a state or local board with funding for direct services and assistance in areas experiencing a major economic dislocation event that leads to workforce needs exceeding available resources.
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US Department of Labor awards $1M for disaster-relief jobs, training for West Virginia residents affected by February Storms WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today awarded $1 million in grant funding to support disaster-relief jobs and employment and training services for West Virginia residents suffering from the aftermath of February severe storms. Beginning Feb. 15, 2025, severe storms caused floods, landslides, and mudslides, resulting in widespread damage across south and central West Virginia.  Homes, businesses, roadways, parks, and other public areas were impacted, with flood-deposited debris blocking culverts and obstructing public areas making many of them unusable and unsafe.The Federal Emergency Management Agency issued a major disaster declaration, enabling West Virginia to request federal assistance for recovery efforts in Greenbrier, Lincoln, Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Monroe, Summers, Wayne, and Wyoming counties.This Disaster Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grant allows the Workforce West Virginia to provide people with temporary jobs focused on cleanup and recovery efforts, as well as offer employment and training services to eligible participants in affected communities. Supported by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014, National Dislocated Worker Grants provide a state or local board with funding for direct services and assistance in areas experiencing a major economic dislocation event that leads to workforce needs exceeding available resources.
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US Department of Labor cites Georgia stone product manufacturer for exposing workers to respirable crystalline silica ATLANTA – A U.S. Department of Labor follow-up inspection found that Art Stone-Granite & Marble Inc., a stone product manufacturer in Marietta, had failed to administer hearing conservation and respiratory protection programs identified previously on an April 2024 safety and health inspection.Five months after the initial inspection, the department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited the company with two repeat violations and 13 serious violations for not providing workplace protections for employees exposed to hazards such as silica dust and occupational related noise. The company will pay $120,000 in penalties, take action to correct the hazardous conditions, and put steps in place to prevent recurrence.For information on silica hazards, read OSHA’s fact sheet on respirable crystalline silica standard for general industry. OSHA’s National Emphasis Program for Respirable Crystalline Silica addresses the agency’s efforts to reduce worker exposures to silica. Employers can contact the agency for free compliance assistance and resources.The citation will be provided upon request.
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ICYMI: Secretary Chavez-DeRemer joins Anheuser-Busch, McDonald’s to celebrate major investments in American workers COLUMBUS, OH – U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer visited Columbus Monday to highlight significant investments by Anheuser-Busch and McDonald’s aimed at bolstering manufacturing and workforce development in the United States. The announcements come as President Trump continues fighting to revitalize the economy by reducing America’s $1.2 trillion trade deficit and creating jobs in critical industries that have been left behind, including manufacturing.Anheuser-BuschDuring a press conference Monday morning, Anheuser-Busch announced a $300 million manufacturing investment through its “Brewing Futures” initiative. A key component of this investment is a new regional Technical Excellence Center in Columbus, expanding a successful program that has advanced skills training for more than 1,200 employees since 2022.“Anheuser-Busch is demonstrating exactly what it means to put American workers first,” Secretary Chavez-DeRemer said. “They have been a shining example of what ‘Made in America’ means, and their latest investment of $300 million builds on a longtime commitment to grow our workforce and expand U.S. manufacturing.”Learn more about the announcement on Anheuser-Busch’s website.McDonald’sThe Secretary joined McDonald’s USA President Joe Erlinger to mark a milestone at a restaurant in Lewis Center, celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the company’s Archways to Opportunity educational program. Over the past decade, the program has created opportunities for over 90,000 restaurant crew members – helping them through high school, pay for college, and  more by providing over $240 million in tuition assistance.Additionally, McDonald’s and its franchisees announced a pledge to hire up to 375,000 workers for the summer, adding to their existing team of nearly 800,000. The company currently has more than 14,000 locations nationwide and touts a total GDP impact of $76 billion.“Investments and milestones like these add momentum to our job market and help create a more capable workforce,” Chavez-DeRemer said. “I would like to thank Joe and his entire team for empowering franchisees, supporting our workers, and investing in America. It’s an honor to celebrate an occasion that is sure to bring great success for our economy and the American worker.”Watch the full press conference. Union RoundtableSecretary Chavez-DeRemer also stopped by Central Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters’ Columbus facility, where she met students and held a roundtable discussion with building trades and first responder unions. The group talked about President Trump’s executive orders on artificial intelligence and apprenticeships, OSHA safety standards, deregulation to drive economic growth, and police recruitment. Central Midwest Carpenters have around 2,300 apprentices in Ohio and are involved in over 200 schools. 
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