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Walsh and Harris emphasize administration support for working families
In Pittsburgh this week, Vice President Kamala Harris and Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh convened the first listening session of the White House Worker Organizing and Empowerment Task Force. At a free summer day camp that provides critical childcare support, they discussed how American Rescue Plan Act-funded child tax credits support families.
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Walsh meets with unions in Nevada
Secretary Walsh held a town hall discussion about supporting the hospitality and leisure industry at the Culinary Workers Union Hall in Las Vegas and joined Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak for a roundtable at the College of Southern Nevada. He also visited a nonprofit that helps people with mental health and substance use disorders, and discussed the importance of home care workers at a roundtable with the Service Employees International Union Local 1107.
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Tipped worker rule
We recently proposed a rule that could protect tipped workers and clarify when an employee is working in a tipped occupation.
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Support for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework
President Biden and Vice President Harris applauded the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework as a critical investment that will help create good-paying union jobs, address the climate crisis and lead to sustainable, equitable economic growth for decades to come.
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Walsh emphasizes importance of vaccinations in Indianapolis
Secretary Walsh traveled to Indianapolis to promote the national vaccination effort. He also participated in roundtables with workers, advocates and stakeholders to discuss issues critical to LGBTQ+ workers and the future of apprenticeships.
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Supporting America’s workers
Learn more about our recent efforts to improve equity, promote labor rights and strengthen workplace safety.
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