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Labor Report Urges Study Of A Federal Role In State Workers' Comp Laws

October 5, 2016 • The Department of Labor is calling for an "exploration" of federal oversight of state workers' compensation laws because of "inadequacies of the system," leaving workers with "limited benefits."

Verizon, Labor Unions Reach Tentative Deal To End Weeks-Long Strike

A Verizon worker on strike marches with his children and fellow employees on May 19. With no new contract, workers' health insurance expired at the end of April. Anadolu Agency/Getty Images hide caption

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Verizon, Labor Unions Reach Tentative Deal To End Weeks-Long Strike

May 27, 2016 • Labor Secretary Thomas Perez announced the agreement in principle and says he expects workers will be back on the job next week.

White House To Financial Advisers: Put Savers' Interests First

Labor Secretary Tom Perez speaks at a governors meeting in July. Under current rules, advisers "say things like 'we put our clients first,' " Perez said this week. Going forward, "this is no longer a slogan. It's the law." Steve Helber/AP hide caption

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White House To Financial Advisers: Put Savers' Interests First

April 6, 2016 • The White House on Wednesday rolled out rules to force financial advisers to take on fiduciary duties. That means they must put savers' interests ahead of fees. Critics say the rules are too complex.

White House To Financial Advisers: Put Savers' Interests First

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Obama's Labor Nominee Faces GOP Opposition Over His Role In A Supreme Court Case

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Obama's Labor Nominee Faces GOP Opposition Over His Role In A Supreme Court Case

March 27, 2013 • Republicans claim Thomas Perez struck a quid pro quo deal with Minnesota that may have cost the federal treasury as much as $180 million. Perez says he acted ethically.