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📣Let's Talk! Join a national online dialogue hosted by @USDOL @CDCgov @Surgeon_General and share your input on how to better support workers, their co-workers and employers coping with #LongCovid in the workplace. Submit your ideas at https://t.co/2f6GKmSYOD https://t.co/Fj9LkW55BU — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Department of Labor @USDOL

To prevent heat-related injury or death, workers should take plenty of rest, drink (even if they aren’t thirsty), and not be left alone if they show symptoms of heat illness. Read our case studies on heat exposure: https://t.co/40PJ0u3sZy — PolitiTweet.org

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On the 27th anniversary of the El Monte sweatshop raid, read @USDOL Deputy Secretary Julie Su’s reflections on her role in the case, and the work that remains to end forced labor: https://t.co/SivB4Vh5Xk — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Department of Labor @USDOL

A Baton Rouge roofing contractor who ignored OSHA's warnings on fall protection now faces the consequences after an investigation into a deadly fall at a different site two months later found protective devices could have prevented the incident https://t.co/GoFp7k2y5B — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @OSHA_DOL: Stay safe when working outdoors in the sun. Wear sunscreen and appropriate clothing, and use Water, Rest, Shade to stay safe… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @SecMartyWalsh: Heat hazards are impacting Americans everywhere — including their workplaces. @OSHA_DOL has already conducted 564 heat-… — PolitiTweet.org

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.@OSHA_DOL found workers at General Aluminum Mfg. exposed to hazards just 36 days after they found similar violations at another facility. OSHA cited one repeat, two willful and 10 serious violations and proposed $480,240 in penalties. https://t.co/Pdl5JtUdZi — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Department of Labor @USDOL

RT @OSHA_DOL: Workplace Safety Reminder: Our Flood Response and Recovery webpage has resources to keep workers safe from hazards such as co… — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Department of Labor @USDOL

People with long COVID may be entitled to workplace accommodations – like temporary telework, modified work hours or more frequent breaks. If you know somebody with long COVID, share this link with answers to common questions: https://t.co/EcIcZHfLKQ https://t.co/0tCxJvauUk — PolitiTweet.org

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Are you passionate about public service? Interested in workplace safety and health? Our Occupational Safety and Health Administration is hiring for positions around the country! View current opportunities at https://t.co/2vKJGrHINV https://t.co/tS2Ao3Xz65 — PolitiTweet.org

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Mental health is health – period. The more openly we can discuss it, without judgment, the faster we can help our co-workers and friends get the support and treatment they need. Here are some of the ways we're supporting mental health at work. https://t.co/jmNbWwYBSO — PolitiTweet.org

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How we're combating human trafficking, at home and abroad: https://t.co/qc3Em9yxck — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Department of Labor @USDOL

The U.S. Department of Labor is committed to protecting every worker’s right to speak up without fear of retaliation if they are mistreated, denied their rights or concerned about safety.  https://t.co/aevRIEYIDP — PolitiTweet.org

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Do you feel unsafe at work? Are you worried your workplace is making you sick? You have the right to discuss your concerns with your employer or report a work injury or illness to OSHA. And your employer cannot retaliate against you for doing so. https://t.co/68265s5A2Z https://t.co/ovNX39jbqM — PolitiTweet.org

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July 30 is #WorldDayAgainstTraffickinginPersons We honor survivors like Meïmoune Ould Mahmoud who suffered from the abusive practices of #ForcedLabor in Mauritania. Read his story and learn more about the committment of our @ILAB_DOL to #EndTrafficking https://t.co/wy15NSQMUj https://t.co/9q95Cdg5e9 — PolitiTweet.org

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Do you write about work issues in Spanish? Not sure how to translate certain terms? Check out our new glossary of words related to working, job seeking, retirement and more: https://t.co/1iff0Ue7iO https://t.co/aMRIGwk6pe — PolitiTweet.org

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To help businesses that employ young workers, @WHD_DOL recently launched a website that focuses on the importance of training, sharing information and using practical tools to identify the hazardous occupations young workers must avoid. https://t.co/iUreJVUjRS — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Department of Labor @USDOL

Our @WHD_DOL is stepping up employer outreach and enforcement to help protect young workers on the job. https://t.co/3lV3iHHaq8 — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Department of Labor @USDOL

To commemorate two years of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, we’re highlighting some of the accomplishments of our engagement with Mexico and the challenges that still lie ahead. https://t.co/VJJBMKELCc — PolitiTweet.org

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Simply calling or texting 988 or chatting https://t.co/eECn0SS07t will connect you to compassionate care and support for mental health-related distress. #988Lifeline https://t.co/e3YpPhzE3a — PolitiTweet.org

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🍕 Denying their workers overtime pay has had costly consequences for the operators of six northern California pizza franchise locations from whom @WHD_DOL has recovered a total of $608,272 in back wages and liquidated damages for 33 workers. https://t.co/xrgA5vn5YG — PolitiTweet.org

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We've debarred a WA orchard operator who verbally abused and threatened foreign farmworkers and violated the rules of a federal program that allows employment of temporary agricultural workers from outside the U.S. https://t.co/nmiLnL6kAH — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @WHD_DOL: Have questions about the Family and Medical Leave Act? Visit our website to learn more: https://t.co/Zu63REQYxj #FMLA #Workers… — PolitiTweet.org

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We’re committed to protecting the health and safety of America's workforce and ensuring equitable access to COVID-19 and #LongCOVID resources. Find information for workers, employers, youth and policymakers ➡️ https://t.co/MQFVd0xdaI — PolitiTweet.org

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Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Initial claims were 256,000 for the week ending 7/23 (-5,000). Insured unemployment was 1,359,000 for the week ending 7/16 (-25,000). https://t.co/ys7Eg5LKAW — PolitiTweet.org

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Employers and health insurance providers: As more workers seek mental health and substance use disorder benefits, use our tools to help ensure you’re complying with mental health parity laws: https://t.co/RufqSjBmxv — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Department of Labor @USDOL

☀️🌡️ 📱 There’s never been a better time to download @NIOSH-@OSHA_DOL’s Heat Safety Tool app, which lets you calculate your worksite’s heat index (and associated risk level) and find the best protective measures for that risk level: https://t.co/mrMkfGOQeh — PolitiTweet.org

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We’ve got resources to help employers and workers recognize and avoid the dangers of working in the heat. If you work – or employ workers – in hot environments, visit https://t.co/CU09tUq21g to learn how to stay safe in the heat. — PolitiTweet.org

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🌡️ @OSHA_DOL also proposed a rule to create the first-ever national heat standard to ensure protections in indoor and outdoor workplaces across the country. — PolitiTweet.org

U.S. Department of Labor @USDOL

In April, @VP and @SecMartyWalsh launched a national program to protect indoor and outdoor workers from heat stress. Since then, @OSHA_DOL has already conducted 500+ heat-related inspections, focused on over 70 high-risk industries across 43 states. — PolitiTweet.org