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U.S. House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairman John Kline (R-MN) and Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Chairman Phil Roe (R-TN) issued the following statements after President Obama announced three recess appointments to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB): Chairman Kline: “President Obama’s stunning move to install not one but three new members to the Nation... Read more »

U.S. House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairman John Kline (R-MN) issued the following statement on the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) final ambush election rule: “Ignoring the will of Congress and objections raised by countless organizations representing workers and employers, the NLRB has chosen to deliver a final ambush election rule to its Big Labor allies - just in time for... Read more »

Republicans on the House Committee on Education and the Workforce are taking action to improve the nation’s workforce investment system. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon (R-CA) spearheaded this effort with the introduction of the Workforce Investment Improvement Act (H.R. 2295). The legislation removes federal obstacles to important services so job seekers can receive the training and skills necessary to... Read more »

Republicans on the House Committee on Education and the Workforce are taking action to improve the nation’s workforce investment system. Rep. Joe Heck (R-NV) recently introduced the Local Job Opportunities and Business Success (JOBS) Act (H.R. 3611). The legislation increases the role of employers in workforce development decisions to help workers receive training for jobs that are in demand. Rep.... Read more »

U.S. House Education and the Workforce Chairman John Kline (R-MN) and Subcommittee on Workforce Protections Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) issued the following joint statement after the Department of Labor proposed expanding the requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to home care providers: “Once again, the administration is pursuing new regulations without regard for the potential unint... Read more »

Republicans on the House Committee on Education and the Workforce are taking action to improve the nation’s workforce investment system. Last week, Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC) introduced the Streamlining Workforce Development Programs Act (H.R. 3610). The legislation strengthens job training support for workers by consolidating redundant programs, increasing accountability, and reducing administrati... Read more »

U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce Chairman John Kline (R-MN) issued the following statement after the National Labor Relations Board announced it will withdraw its complaint against The Boeing Company: "Today’s decision confirms the NLRB’s action against Boeing was nothing more than a shameless campaign to bully an American employer. While I am pleased Boeing and the union agreed... Read more »

Today, members of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce introduced two additional proposals to reform the nation’s workforce investment system. The federal government currently administers at least 47 separate job training and employment programs, representing an annual taxpayer investment of $18 billion. Steps are needed to reduce waste, improve accountability, and ensure services ar... Read more »

U.S. House Education and the Workforce Chairman John Kline (R-MN) issued the following statement after the Department of Labor released its final report on the 2010 Upper Big Branch mining disaster: “Today’s report by the Mine Safety and Health Administration documents the reckless disregard for critical worker safety protections that led to the worst American mining disaster in 40 years. Massey E... Read more »

U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce Chairman John Kline (R-MN) issued the following statement today after the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) announced it would implement a conference process to help reduce the backlog of contested mine safety violations: “The decision to establish a new conference process is good news for America’s miners. It is critical for our mine ... Read more »