USDOL Releases Proposed H-2B Rule
A new USDOL proposal to amend regulations regarding employment of temporary, nonagricultural foreign laborers under the H-2B visa program was published March 21st in the Federal Register. Many of the proposed changes are similar to proposed regulations released in February for the H-2A agricultural visa program. (7/10/08)
States Respond to Proposed H-2B Rule
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International News: New Construction Workforce Strategy Helps Address Worker Shortages
Alberta construction associations and labour groups have a new set of tools to address workforce challenges. A Workforce Strategy for Alberta's Construction Industry, developed in collaboration with the Alberta government, identifies ways to address labour and skills shortages over the next decade. (11/07/07) |
International Labour Organization Skills Vacancy Announcement
The ILO seeks specialists in Skills Development and Employability for staff positions in sub-regional offices and headquarters. (10/16/07) |
Vietnam Labour Market Project Position Announcements
The project aims to support the development of human resources in Viet Nam to enable the economy to continue to attract investments to provide jobs and income-earning opportunities. Click here to view the the vacancy announcements for the positions for the Vietnam Labour Market Project. (10/16/07) |
U.S. Labor Department Issues Sixth Annual Report On Child Labor In Trade Beneficiary Countries
The U.S. Department of Labor released its sixth annual report on the worst forms of child labor in 141 countries and territories that receive U.S. trade benefits. (09/10/07) |
Federal Register Includes Updates For Processing H2-B Applications
The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) has updated its procedures for State Workforce Agencies and ETA National Processing Centers to process H-2B labor certification applications in non-agricultural occupations. (04/27/07) |
Assistant Director for Domestic Social Policy, Congressional Research Service, Library Of Congress
The Congressional Research Service is seeking candidates for the position of Assistant Director for Domestic Social Policy. The Domestic Social Policy Division comprises six research and policy groups: Children and Families, Domestic Security and Immigration, Education and Labor, Health Insurance and Financing, Health Services Research and Aging Policy, and Income Support & Research Development. The Division has a staff of more than 100 researchers and policy analysts. (04/26/07) |
ETA Announces Grant Competitions for Operation of the National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP), and Operation of NFJP Housing Assistance; Broad-Based Eligibility Includes WIBS, State Agencies, FBCOs
The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) has announced a grant competition for operating the National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP) under section 167 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA). (04/24/07) |
U.S. Labor Department Issues Fifth Annual Report on Child Labor In Trade Beneficiary Countries
The Labor Department has released its fifth annual report on the worst forms of child labor in 137 countries and territories that receive U.S. trade benefits. (09/07/06) |
Classified Ad: ILO Skills and Employability Specialist
The ILO is currently recruiting a Skills and Employability Specialist for the ILO's sub-regional team in Port-of-Spain,Trinidad and Tobago. The person hired will provide technical assistance to member countries on a number of topics, including vocational training and employment services. Deadline is 12/22. (12/09/05) |
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