News Releases | May 25, 2017

Our Nation’s Workers Need a Federal Minimum Wage They Can Live On

The Raise the Wage Act of 2017 takes a crucial step to boost pay for America’s low-wage workers.

News Releases | May 23, 2017

NELP Blasts Trump Administration’s Proposed Budget

The Trump budget will hurt working people and their families, not help them.

News Releases | May 23, 2017

On Labor Secretary Acosta Announcing No Further Delay of the Conflict of Interest (Fiduciary) Rule

The DOL has made the right choice in deciding not to further delay this important protection for America’s workers.

News Releases | May 23, 2017

Trump’s Parental Leave Proposal Fails Working Families

Trump’s proposal fails to deliver even a basic package of benefits needed for today’s working families to meet everyday challenges.

News Releases | May 16, 2017

On Possible Appointment of Curtis Ellis to Head DOL’s Bureau of Int’l Labor Affairs

Mr. Ellis has a long, well-documented history of extreme and xenophobic comments.

News Releases | May 15, 2017

NELP Applauds Federal Legislation on Accurate Workplace Safety Records

It would restore OSHA’s ability to sanction larger employers in the most dangerous industries for hiding serious workplace injuries.

News Releases | May 4, 2017

On St. Louis Minimum Wage Increase Taking Effect After Two Year Delay

After two year delay, injunction blocking city minimum wage increase is lifted.

News Releases | April 27, 2017

On the Confirmation of Alexander Acosta as Labor Secretary

We’ll do everything within our power to ensure that Mr. Acosta’s Labor Department vigorously upholds its mission to protect workers.

News Releases | April 27, 2017

Report: 27 Workers a Day Suffer Amputation or Hospitalization, acc. to OSHA Severe Injury Data from 29 States

The workers who put food on our tables should not have to sacrifice their health for a paycheck.

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