Tuesday, September 9, 2008

U.S. Department of Labor announces more than $22 million in aid to Louisiana for recovery from Hurricane Gustav

The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a $22,200,000 grant to the state of Louisiana to fund approximately 4,000 temporary jobs for cleanup and recovery efforts following Hurricane Gustav. Read more

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Friday, September 5, 2008

U.S. Department of Labor’s OSHA releases public service announcements promoting safe cleanup and recovery from Hurricane Gustav

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released several public service announcements to help protect employees from hazards such as electrocution and falls from heights during hurricane cleanup and recovery operations. Read more

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Thursday, September 4, 2008

U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration deploys assets to respond to Gustav and the hurricane season

The U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) and state and local workforce organizations have deployed personnel and a wide array of resources to assist workers affected by Gustav or facing the prospect of hurricane-related weather in the near future. Read More

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Tuesday, September 2, 2008

U.S. Labor Department’s OSHA offers assistance for Hurricane Gustav Cleanup and Recovery

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will be offering the full resources of the agency to assist in protecting the safety and health of working men and women responding in the wake of Hurricane Gustav along the Gulf Coast. Read More

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