[United States Government Manual]
[May 30, 1997]
[Pages 365-387]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210
Phone, 202-219-5000
SECRETARY OF LABOR Alexis M. Herman
Chief of Staff (vacancy)
Confidential Assistant to the (vacancy)
Secretary
Counselor to the Secretary (vacancy)
Executive Secretary T. Michael Kerr
Deputy Secretary (vacancy)
Associate Deputy Secretary William Samuel
Chief Economist Edward B. Montgomery
Director, Office of Small Business June M. Robinson
Programs
Director, Administrative Review David A. O'Brian,
Board Acting
Chief Administrative Law Judge John Vittone, Acting
Chief Administrative Appeals Judge, Betty J. Hall
Benefits Review Board
Chairman, Employees Compensation Michael J. Walsh
Appeals Board
Chairman, Wage Appeals Board David A. O'Brian
Director, Women's Bureau Ida Castro, Acting
Deputy Director (vacancy)
Inspector General Charles C. Masten
Deputy Inspector General Patricia Dalton
Assistant Inspector General for Joseph E. Fisch
Audit
Assistant Inspector General for F.M. Broadway
Investigation
Assistant Inspector General for Sylvia Horowitz
Management and Counsel
Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Howard Waddell, Acting
Deputy Assistant Secretaries Nancy Coffey, Howard
Waddell
Solicitor of Labor J. Davitt McAteer,
Acting
Deputy Solicitor, National Marvin Krislov
Operations
Deputy Solicitor, Regional Ronald G. Whiting
Operations
Deputy Solicitor, Planning and Judith E. Kramer
Coordination
Director, Office of Management Wesley Curl, Acting
Associate Solicitor, Employment and Charles D. Raymond
Training Legal Services
Associate Solicitor, Fair Labor Steven Mandel
Standards
Associate Solicitor, Legislation and Robert A. Shapiro
Legal Counsel
Associate Solicitor, Labor- John F. Depenbrock
Management Laws
Associate Solicitor, Black Lung Donald S. Shire
Benefits
Associate Solicitor, Employee Carol DeDeo
Benefits
Associate Solicitor, Occupational Joseph M. Woodward
Safety and Health
Associate Solicitor, Civil Rights James D. Henry
Associate Solicitor, Plan Benefits Marc I. Machiz
Security
Associate Solicitor, Mine Safety and Edward P. Clair
Health
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Associate Solicitor, Special Allen H. Feldman
Appellate and Supreme Court
Litigation
Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Geri D. Palast
Intergovernmental Affairs
Deputy Assistant Secretaries Darla J. Letourneau,
Mary Ann
Richardson
Deputy Under Secretary for International Affairs Andrew J. Samet,
Acting
Associate Deputy Under Secretary for Andrew J. Samet
Policy
Director, Office of Management, Ronald Van Helden,
Administration and Acting
Planning
Assistant Secretary for Policy Seth Harris, Acting
Deputy Assistant Secretaries Roland G. Droitsch,
Seth Harris
Assistant Secretary for Administration and Patricia W. Lattimore,
Management Acting
Deputy Assistant Secretary Patricia W. Lattimore
Chief Financial Officer (vacancy)
Director, Business Operations Center Thomas K. Delaney
Director, Information Technology Shirley Malia
Center
Director, Civil Rights Center Annabelle T. Lockhart
Director, Human Resources Center Larry Goodwin
Director, Safety and Health Center Frederick Drayton
Assistant Secretary for Veterans' Employment and Preston M. Taylor, Jr.
Training
Deputy Assistant Secretary Espiridion A. Borrego
Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training Raymond J. Uhalde,
Acting
Deputy Assistant Secretaries John Robinson, Raymond
J. Uhalde
Administrator, Office of Financial Bryan T. Keilty
and Administrative
Management
Administrator, Office of Job Theodore Mastroianni
Training Programs
Administrator, Office of Policy and Gerri Fiala
Research
Administrator, Office of Regional Robert Kenyon, Acting
Management
Administrator, Office of Work-Based Barbara Ann Farmer
Learning
Director, Unemployment Insurance Grace Kilbane
Service
Director, United States Employment John Beverly
Service
Director, Intergovernmental Stephanie Powers
Communications and
Publications Information
Deputy Assistant Secretary for (vacancy)
Workplace Programs
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Charles Richards
Labor-Management Programs
Deputy Assistant Secretary for John Kotch, Acting
Labor-Management Standards
Director, Public Affairs Team Meg Ingold
Director, Administrative Management Joan Rind
and Technology Team
Assistant Secretary, Pension and Welfare Olena Berg
Benefits Administration
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Deputy Assistant Secretaries Alan D. Lebowitz,
Meredith
Miller
Director, Office of Enforcement Charles Lerner
Director, Office of Regulations Robert Doyle
and Interpretations
Chief Accountant Ian Dingwald
Director, Program Services Sharon Watson
Director, Exemption Ivan Strasfeld
Determinations
Director, Information Management Mervyn Schwedt
Director, Program Planning and Brian McDonnell
Evaluation
Director, Office of Policy and Gerald Lindrew
Legislative Analysis
Director, Office of Research and Richard Hinz
Economic Analysis
Assistant Secretary, Employment Standards Bernard E. Anderson
Administration
Deputy Assistant Secretary Gene Karp
Director, Equal Employment Carvin Cook
Opportunity Unit
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Wage and John R. Fraser, Acting
Hour Division
Deputy Administrator John R. Fraser
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Shirley J. Wilcher
Federal Contract Compliance
Programs
Deputy Director Joe N. Kennedy
Director, Division of Policy, (vacancy)
Planning and Program
Development
Director, Division of Program Robert B. Greaux
Operation
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Shelby Hallmark,
Office of Workers' Acting
Compensation Programs
Deputy Director Shelby Hallmark
Director, Office of Management, Donna G. Copson
Administration and Planning
Deputy Director Eleanor H. Smith
Director, Office of Public Affairs (vacancy)
Chief, Branch of Legislative and Patrick J. Mowry
Regulatory Analysis
Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Gregory Watchman,
Health Acting
Deputy Assistant Secretaries Michael Connors, Emily
Sheketoff,
Gregory
Watchman
Director, Office of Information Ann Cyr, Acting
and Consumer Affairs
Director, Office of Construction Russell Swanson
and Engineering
Director, Office of Statistics Stephen Newell
Director, Policy John Moran
Director, Administrative Programs David C. Zeigler
Director, Federal/State Operations Paula White
Director, Technical Support Steven F. Witt
Director, Compliance Programs John Miles
Director, Health Standards Programs Adam Finkel
Director, Safety Standards Programs Thomas Seymour
Commissioner of Labor Statistics Katharine G. Abraham
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Deputy Commissioner William G. Barron, Jr.
Associate Commissioner for Carl J. Lowe
Technology and Survey
Processing
Director for Survey Processing John D. Sinks
Director for Technology and Arnold Bresnick
Computing Services
Associate Commissioner for Daniel J. Lacey
Administration
Director, Quality and (vacancy)
Information Management
Associate Commissioner for (vacancy)
Employment and Unemployment
Statistics
Deputy Associate Commissioner (vacancy)
for Employment and
Unemployment Statistics
Director, Office of Employment Marilyn E. Manser
Research and Program
Development
Assistant Commissioner for George S. Werking, Jr.
Federal/State Programs
Assistant Commissioner for Phillip L. Rones
Current Employment
Analysis
Associate Commissioner for Prices Kenneth V. Dalton
and Living Conditions
Deputy Associate Commissioner (vacancy)
for Prices and Living
Conditions
Assistant Commissioner for John S. Greenlees
Consumer Prices and
Price Indexes
Assistant Commissioner for John M. Galvin
Industrial Prices and
Price Indexes
Assistant Commissioner for Katrina W. Reut
International Prices
Associate Commissioner for Kimberly D. Zieschang
Compensation and Working
Conditions
Deputy Associate Commissioner for (vacancy)
Compensation and Working
Conditions
Assistant Commissioner for (vacancy)
Safety, Health, and
Working Conditions
Assistant Commissioner for Kathleen M. MacDonald
Compensation Levels and
Trends
Associate Commissioner for Edwin R. Dean
Productivity and Technology
Associate Commissioner for Neale H. Rosenthal,
Employment Projections Acting
Associate Commissioner for Deborah P. Klein
Publications and Special
Studies
Associate Commissioner for Field Lois Orr
Operations
Associate Commissioner for Research (vacancy)
and Evaluation
Assistant Commissioner for Cathryn S. Dippo
Survey Methods Research
Assistant Secretary for Mine Safety and Health J. Davitt McAteer
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Andrea Hricko
Policy
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Edward C. Hugler
Operations
Administrator for Coal Mine Marvin W. Nichols, Jr.
Safety and Health
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Administrator for Metal and Vernon R. Gomez
Nonmetal Mine Safety and
Health
Director of Technical Support Kenneth T. Howard
Director of Educational Policy and Frank Schwamberger,
Development Acting
Director, Office of Standards, Patricia W. Silvey
Regulations and Variances
Director, Office of Assessments Richard G. High, Jr.
Director of Administration and Richard L. Brechbiel
Management
Director of Program Policy George M. Fesak, Jr.
Evaluation
Director, Office of Information and Wayne E. Veneman
Public Affairs
Chief, Office of Congressional and (vacancy)
Legislative Affairs
Legislative Affairs Specialist Sylvia Milanese
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The purpose of the Department of Labor is to foster, promote, and
develop the welfare of the wage earners of the United States, to improve
their working conditions, and to advance their opportunities for
profitable employment. In carrying out this mission, the Department
administers a variety of Federal labor laws guaranteeing workers' rights
to safe and healthful working conditions, a minimum hourly wage and
overtime pay, freedom from employment discrimination, unemployment
insurance, and workers' compensation. The Department also protects
workers' pension rights; provides for job training programs; helps
workers find jobs; works to strengthen free collective bargaining; and
keeps track of changes in employment, prices, and other national
economic measurements. As the Department seeks to assist all Americans
who need and want to work, special efforts are made to meet the unique
job market problems of older workers, youths, minority group members,
women, the handicapped, and other groups.
The Department of Labor (DOL), the ninth executive department, was
created by act of March 4, 1913 (29 U.S.C. 551). A Bureau of Labor was
first created by Congress in 1884 under the Interior Department. The
Bureau of Labor later became independent as a Department of Labor
without executive rank. It again returned to bureau status in the
Department of Commerce and Labor, which was created by act of February
14, 1903 (15 U.S.C. 1501).
Office of the Secretary of Labor
Secretary The Secretary is the head of the Department of Labor and the
principal adviser to the President on the development and execution of
policies and the administration and enforcement of laws relating to wage
earners, their working conditions, and their employment opportunities.
The Office of the Secretary includes the Offices of Deputy Secretary,
Inspector General, the Assistant Secretaries, and the Solicitor of
Labor. Other offices whose public purposes are widely applied are
detailed below and on the following pages.
Office of the Deputy Secretary of Labor
Deputy Secretary The Deputy Secretary of Labor is the principal adviser
to the Secretary and serves as Acting Secretary in the Secretary's
absence.
Employees' Compensation Appeals Board The Employees' Compensation
Appeals Board consists of three members and three alternate members
appointed by the Secretary of Labor, one of whom is designated as
Chairman. The function of the Board is to consider and decide appeals
from final decisions in cases arising under the Federal Employees'
Compensation Act (5 U.S.C. 8101). The
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decisions of the Board are final and not subject to court review.
For further information, call 202-208-1900.
Administrative Review Board The Administrative Review Board issues
final agency decisions on cases arising in review or appeal of decisions
or recommended decisions of the Administrator for the Wage and Hour
Division, the Employment Standards Administration, or the Office of
Administrative Law Judges under a broad range of Federal labor laws.
For further information, contact the Executive Director, Administrative
Review Board. Phone, 202-219-4728. Fax, 202-219-9315.
Women's Bureau The Women's Bureau is responsible for formulating
standards and policies that promote the welfare of wage earning women,
improve their working conditions, increase their efficiency, and advance
their opportunities for profitable employment.
For further information, call 202-219-6611.
Regional Offices--Women's Bureau
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Address (Areas Served) Administrator
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Atlanta, GA (Suite 7T95, 61 Forsyth St. SW., Delores L. Crockett
30303) (AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN).
Boston, MA (Rm. E-270, JFK Federal Bldg., Jacqueline Cooke
02203) (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT).
Chicago, IL (230 S. Dearborn St., 60604) Delores L. Crockett,
(IL, IN, MI, OH, WI). Acting
Dallas, TX (525 Griffin St., 75202) (AR, LA, Delores L. Crockett,
NM, OK, TX). Acting
Denver, CO (Suite 905, 1801 California St., Oleta Crain
80202-2614) (CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY).
Kansas City, MO (Suite 1230, 1100 Main St., Rose A. Kemp
64105) (IA, KS, MO, NE).
New York, NY (201 Varick St., 10014) (NJ, Mary Murphree
NY).
Philadelphia, PA (3535 Market St., 19104) Cornelia Moore
(DC, DE, MD, PA, PR, VA, VI, WV).
San Francisco, CA (71 Stevenson St., 94105) (Vacancy)
(AZ, CA, HI, NV).
Seattle, WA (1111 3d Ave., 98101) (AK, ID, Karen Furia
OR, WA).
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Office of Small Business Programs This office, reporting to the Deputy
Secretary of Labor, administers the Department's responsibility to
ensure procurement opportunities for small, small disadvantaged, and
women-owned small businesses; serves as the Department's central
referral point for small-business regulatory compliance information and
questions; manages the Department's minority colleges and universities
program; and provides management oversight and guidance for the
Department's advisory committees and other similar committees and
agreements to assure compliance with applicable statutes and related
requirements.
For further information, call 202-219-9148.
Office of Administrative Law Judges Administrative law judges preside
over formal hearings to determine violations of minimum wage
requirements, overtime payments, compensation benefits, employee
discrimination, grant performance, alien certification, employee
protection, and health and safety regulations set forth under numerous
statutes, Executive orders, and regulations. With few exceptions,
hearings are required to be conducted in accordance with the
Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. note prec. 551).
For further information, contact the Office of the Chief Administrative
Law Judge. Phone, 202-565-5330.
Benefits Review The Benefits Review Board is a five-member quasi-
judicial body with exclusive jurisdiction to consider and decide appeals
raising substantial questions of law or fact from decisions of
Administrative Law Judges with respect to cases arising under the
Longshoremen's and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (33 U.S.C. 901) and
its extensions and the Black Lung Benefits Act of 1972 (30 U.S.C. 801).
The Board exercises the same review authority that the United States
District Courts formerly held in these areas of the law prior to the
1972 amendments to both acts.
For further information, contact the Administrative Officer. Phone, 202-
565-7500.
Wage Appeals/Service Contract Appeals The Wage Appeals Board and the
Board of Service Contract Appeals act on
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behalf of the Secretary of Labor in deciding appeals on questions of law
and fact, taken in the discretion of the Boards from wage determinations
issued under the Davis-Bacon Act (and its related Federal construction
contract prevailing wage statutes) and the McNamara-O'Hara Service
Contract Act; debarments under the Department's regulations (29 CFR,
Part 5), which implement Reorganization Plan No. 14 of 1950 (5 U.S.C.
app.), effective May 24, 1950, and debarments under the Department's
regulations (29 CFR, Part 4), which implement the Service Contract Act;
under the Department's regulations, disputes concerning the payment of
prevailing wage rates or proper classifications that involve significant
sums of money, large groups of employees, or novel or unusual
situations; questions relating to coverage of the various acts; and
recommendations by Federal agencies for appropriate adjustments of
liquidated damages that are assessed under the Contract Work Hours and
Safety Standards Act.
For further information, contact the Executive Secretary. Phone, 202-
219-9039.
The Solicitor of Labor
The Office of the Solicitor (SOL) provides the Secretary of Labor and
departmental officials with the legal services required to accomplish
the mission of the Department of Labor and the priority goals
established by the Secretary. Through attorney staff in Washington and
15 field offices, the Solicitor directs a broad-scale litigation effort
in the Federal courts pertaining to the statutes administered by the
Department, including institution and prosecution of Civil Court actions
under the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Employment Retirement Income
Security Act of 1971, and the Migrant Seasonal Agricultural Worker
Protection Act. The attorney staff also represents the Department in
hearings under various laws including the Occupational Safety and Health
Act of 1970, the Black Lung Benefits Reform Act, Federal Mine Safety and
Health Act of 1977, and various Government contract labor standards
laws. Appellate litigation is conducted by attorneys in the national
headquarters, and trial litigation is carried out by attorneys under the
direction of regional solicitors.
The Solicitor of Labor also coordinates the Department's legislative
program; prepares testimony and reports on proposed legislation;
provides legal advice to interagency groups responsible for U.S. trade
matters; participates in international organizations including the
International Labor Organization; and reviews rules, orders, and
regulations.
For further information, contact the Office of Administration,
Management and Litigation Support, Office of the Solicitor, Department
of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210. Phone, 202-
219-6863.
Regional Offices--Office of the Solicitor
(RS: Regional Solicitor; ARS: Associate Regional Solicitor)
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Region Address Solicitor
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Atlanta, GA (AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, Rm. 7T10, 61 Forsyth St. SW., 30303 Jaylynn K. Fortney (RS)
SC, TN).
Branch Offices..................... Suite 150, 100 Centerview Dr., Cynthia W. Brown (ARS)
Birmingham, AL 35216
................................. 2002 Richard Jones Rd., Nashville, TN Ralph D. York (ARS)
37215
Boston, MA (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT).. One Congress St., 02114 Frank V. McDermott (RS)
Chicago, IL (IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI). 230 S. Dearborn St., 60604 Richard J. Fiore (RS)
Branch Office...................... 1240 E. 9th St., Cleveland, OH 44199 Benjamin Chinni (ARS)
Dallas, TX (AR, LA, NM, OK, TX)...... 525 S. Griffin St., 75202 James E. White (RS)
Kansas City, MO (CO, IA, KS, MO, MT, Suite 1210, 1100 Main St., 64105 Tedrick A. Housh, Jr. (RS)
NE, ND, SD, UT, WY).
Branch Office...................... Suite 1600, 1999 Broadway, Denver, CO Ann M. Noble (ARS)
80202-5716
New York, NY (NJ, NY, PR, VI)........ 201 Varick St., 10014 Patricia M. Rodenhausen (RS)
Philadelphia, PA (DE, DC, MD, PA, VA, Rm. 14480, 3535 Market St., 19104 Deborah Pierce-Shields (RS)
WV).
Branch Office...................... Rm. 516, 4015 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, Ronald E. Gurka (ARS)
VA 22203
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San Francisco, CA (AK, AZ, CA, HI, Suite 1110, 71 Stevenson St., 94105 Daniel W. Teehan (RS)
ID, NV, OR, WA).
Branch Offices..................... 300 N. Los Angeles St., Los Angeles, CA John C. Nangle (ARS)
90012
................................. 1111 3d Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 Rochelle Kleinberg (ARS)
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International Affairs
The Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) carries out the
Department's international responsibilities under the direction of the
Deputy Under Secretary for International Affairs; assists in formulating
international economic, social, trade, and immigration policies
affecting American workers, with a view to maximizing higher wage and
higher value U.S. jobs derived from global economic integration; gathers
and disseminates information on child labor practices worldwide;
promotes respect for international labor standards to protect the
economic and physical well-being of workers in the United States and
around the world; gathers and disseminates information on foreign labor
markets and programs so that U.S. employment policy formulation might
benefit from international experiences; disseminates information on the
implementation of the North American Agreement on Labor Cooperation, the
labor side agreement to the North American Free Trade Agreement; carries
out overseas technical assistance projects; assists in the
administration of U.S. labor attache programs at embassies abroad;
participates in the development of the Department's immigration policy;
and conducts research on the labor market consequences of immigration
proposals and legislation.
The Bureau represents the United States on delegations to
multilateral and bilateral trade negotiations and on such international
bodies as the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, the International
Labor Organization, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and
Development, and other United Nations organizations. In addition, it
provides counsel and support for the President's Committee on the
International Labor Organization, a Federal advisory committee
established to promote continued reform and progress in that
organization.
Employment and Training Administration
The Employment and Training Administration, through a variety of
programs, fulfills responsibilities assigned to the Secretary of Labor
that relate to employment services, job training, and unemployment
insurance. Component offices and services of the Administration
administer a Federal-State employment security system; fund and oversee
programs to provide work experience and training for groups having
difficulty entering or returning to the work force; formulate and
promote apprenticeship standards and programs; and conduct continuing
programs of research, development, and evaluation.
The Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training directs the
administration of agency programs and is responsible for ensuring that
programs funded through the agency are free from unlawful
discrimination, fraud, and abuse, and that they comply with
constitutional, statutory, and regulatory provisions. It is the policy
of the Administration to promote equal opportunity, affirmative action,
and integrity in programs to which the Administration extends financial
assistance.
The Administration has five major components that cover employment
security, job training, planning and
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policy development, financial and administrative management, and
regional management.
Federal Unemployment Insurance Service The Federal-State Unemployment
Compensation Program, under provisions of the Social Security Act of
1935 (42 U.S.C. 1305), is the basic program of income support for the
Nation's unemployed workers. With limited Federal intervention,
unemployment insurance benefits are payable under laws of individual
States. The Federal Unemployment Insurance Service provides leadership
and policy guidance to State employment security agencies for the
development, improvement, and operation of the Federal-State
unemployment insurance system and of related wage-loss, worker
dislocation, and adjustment assistance compensation programs, including
to ex-service personnel and Federal civilian workers, and supplemental
or extended benefits programs.
The Service reviews State unemployment insurance laws and their
administration by the States to determine whether they are in conformity
with Federal requirements; supervises the development of programs and
methods for benefit, adjudication, appeals, tax collection, and trust
fund management activities implemented by the State agencies; oversees
the actuarial soundness of the level and relationship of State
expenditures, revenues, and reserves, and of Federal appropriations for
payment of benefits; and is implementing a comprehensive system to help
ensure continuous improvement in the performance of unemployment
insurance operations.
The Service also provides national leadership and direction in
implementing its responsibilities under trade adjustment assistance,
airline deregulation, and disaster unemployment assistance legislation.
For further information, call 202-219-7831.
United States Employment Service The Service, under the provisions of
the Wagner-Peyser Act (29 U.S.C. 49 et seq.), provides assistance to
States in establishing and maintaining a system of local public
employment offices in the States and territories and interstate
clearance of Labor. The State public employment service is responsible
for providing unemployed individuals and other jobseekers with job
placement, and other employment services and for providing employers
with recruitment services and referrals of job-seeking applicants.
The Service, through the State public employment service system,
also provides subsidiary services which include:
--certifying aliens who seek to enter the United States for
permanent employment as immigrants or as temporary workers;
--providing specialized recruitment assistance to employers;
--determining classifications of labor surplus area annually and for
exceptional circumstance petitions;
--providing labor surplus area information to the general public and
to other Federal or State agencies to meet various program
responsibilities;
--disseminating labor market information;
--providing individuals with guidance, counseling, testing referral,
and job opportunities;
--reviewing rural industrialization loan and grant certification
applications under the Rural Development Act of 1972 (7 U.S.C. 1921);
--distributing airline job opening information for rehiring under
the Airline Deregulation Act (49 U.S.C. app. 1301);
--providing supportive services to employers and applicants through
the Federal bonding program; and
--providing reemployment services to dislocated workers.
For further information, call 202-219-0157.
Office of Work-Based Learning The Office administers activities under
several Federal laws regarding worker training and retraining. These
include the dislocated worker program under the Economic Dislocation and
Worker Adjustment Assistance Act (EDWAA) (Title III of the Job Training
Partnership Act (JTPA); Federal activities under the Worker Adjustment
and Retraining
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Notification Act (WARN); and the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program
under the Trade Act. In addition, the Office carries out research and
demonstration programs.
For further information, call 202-219-0540.
Office of Worker Retraining and Adjustment Programs The Office performs
dislocated worker programs functions under the Economic Dislocation and
Worker Adjustment Assistance Act (Title III of JTPA), and Federal
activities under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act.
For further information, call 202-219-0525.
Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance The Office administers the Trade
Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program provisions of the Trade Act of 1974,
as amended (19 U.S.C. 2101 et seq.), through agreements with the States.
The program provides reemployment services such as training, job search
and relocation allowances, and weekly cash payments to U.S. workers who
are separated from employment because of foreign imports.
The Office receives petitions for adjustment assistance from either
adversely affected workers, a duly recognized union, or an authorized
representative of the workers and conducts factfinding investigations to
develop necessary data on which certification determinations can be
based. Determinations may involve approval, denial, or termination of
worker groups' eligibility for trade adjustment assistance benefits.
The Office administers the North American Free Trade Agreement--
Transitional Adjustment Assistance (NAFTA-TAA) program to help workers
who become dislocated as a result of increased trade with Mexico or
Canada after January 1, 1994, when NAFTA went into effect. The program
emphasizes a comprehensive, timely array of retraining and reemployment
services, including both rapid response and basic readjustment services.
Similar to TAA, the NAFTA-TAA program provides training, job search and
relocation allowances, and income support while in training.
The Office develops policies and prepares program directives to
regional offices and State agencies on the administration and funding of
reemployment services, and develops and maintains a system for
allocating funds to those offices and agencies for reemployment
services. It also directs and conducts industry studies of the number of
workers in a domestic industry likely to be certified as eligible for
adjustment assistance and of the extent to which existing training and
employment programs may facilitate the workers' adjustment to import
competition when an industry petitions the Federal Government that it is
being injured because of import competition.
For further information, call 202-219-0555.
Office of One-Stop/Labor Market Information (LMI) The Department's
multi-year investments in the One-Stop Career Centers System, including
America's Labor Market Information System, are designed to transform a
fragmented array of employment and training programs into an integrated
service delivery system. One-Stop Career Centers offer a number of
service or business lines to adult customers of the employment and
training system, including labor exchange services, income maintenance,
job search assistance, individual intensive services, training, and
labor market information.
Fifty-four States and jurisdictions have received one-stop planning
or implementation grants. With these funds, the States and their local
partners make strategic investments in infrastructure (including
technology, movement to client-server systems, addition of Internet
connections, cross-training of staff, creation of public access resource
rooms and other media-assisted self-service mechanisms) while
integrating employment and training programs into an effective and
flexible system for the provision of customer services.
One-stop also supports the development of products, services, and
hardware, software, and communications infrastructure associated with an
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improved labor market information program. Resources are devoted to the
development and delivery of a set of core products and services in each
State; ongoing research and development to improve the quality of labor
market information available to job seekers and employers, including
consumer reports; and maintenance and expansion of a nationwide
electronic exchange system which includes job openings and resumes.
For further information, call 202-219-8854.
Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training The National Apprenticeship Act
(29 U.S.C. 50) was passed in 1937 to enable the Department of Labor to
formulate and promote the furtherance of labor standards necessary to
safeguard the welfare of apprentices and cooperate with the States in
the promotion of such standards, and to bring together employers and
labor for the formulation of programs of apprenticeship.
Sponsors and potential sponsors are encouraged and assisted in the
development, expansion, and improvement of apprenticeship and other
forms of allied industrial training. Technical information on training
methods, public training facilities, and successfully executed systems
are made available to industry. Through field representatives in States,
the Bureau works closely with employers, labor unions, vocational
schools, community planning groups, and others concerned with
apprenticeship.
Programs must meet standards established by the Bureau or a
recognized State Apprenticeship Council to be registered. Field
compliance reviews are conducted to determine conformity with Federal
equal employment opportunity and other standards for apprenticeship and
training.
For further information, call 202-219-0540.
Job Training Partnership Act
The Office of Job Training Programs is responsible for the development
and issuance of Federal procedures and policies pertaining to the
operation of the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) programs.
Under the act, the Secretary of Labor makes block grants to the
States, insular areas, and the District of Columbia to establish
programs to prepare youth and adults facing serious barriers to
employment for participation in the labor force. Program services
include assessment of unemployed individuals' needs and abilities;
classroom training; on-the-job training; job search assistance; work
experience; counseling; basic skills training; and support services. In
addition to the block grants, JTPA provides for national programs for
special target groups such as Native Americans and migrant and seasonal
farmworkers. It also provides authority for the Job Corps, a residential
training program for disadvantaged youth.
For further information, call 202-219-6236.
Office of Job Corps Programs Job Corps is a national residential
training and employment program administered by the Department to
address the multiple barriers to employment faced by disadvantaged youth
throughout the United States. Job Corps is currently authorized under
title IV-B of the Job Training Partnership Act.
Job Corps assists young people 16 to 24 years of age who need and
can benefit from an unusually intensive program, operated primarily in
the residential setting of a Job Corps center, to become more
responsible, employable, and productive citizens. The program is highly
targeted to the most severely disadvantaged youth and provides a
comprehensive mix of services which address multiple barriers to
employment in an integrated and coordinated manner in one facility. The
array of services includes diagnostic testing of reading and math
levels; occupational exploration programs; world of work training; basic
education programs; competency-based vocational education programs;
counseling and related support services; work experience programs;
social skills training; intergroup relations; recreational programs;
meals, lodging,
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and clothing; health care; and child care.
The program operates through a successful partnership of government,
labor, and the private sector, with the Federal Government providing the
facilities and equipment for Job Corps centers. Because the residential
nature of the program dictates unique space and facility requirements,
Job Corps center sites are fixed.
For further information, call 202-219-8550.
Senior Community Service Employment Program Authorized by title V of
the Older Americans Act (42 U.S.C. 3056), the program makes subsidized,
part-time job opportunities in community service activities available to
low-income persons aged 55 and above. Project grants are made to
national-level public and private nonprofit agencies and to units of
State governments. The distribution of funds among the States is
governed by a statutory apportionment formula.
For further information, call 202-219-0500.
Regional Management
The Office of Regional Management provides leadership to the Employment
and Training Administration's regional offices that are located in 10
areas throughout the United States. The Office executes direct-line
authority over Administration field activities (except the Bureau of
Apprenticeship and Training and Job Corps) and provides a central point
of contact at the headquarters level in connection with national office
component dealings with regional staff.
Within its area of jurisdiction, each regional office is responsible
for the oversight and grant administration of employment and training
programs operated by State governments. Other public interest
responsibilities include the coordination of Administration activities
with Federal assistance programs of other agencies within the region;
the implementation of employment training administrative policies on
equal employment opportunity; and assistance to the States in carrying
out operational responsibilities for employment and training programs at
the State and local levels.
Regional Offices--Employment and Training Administration
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Address (Areas Served) Administrator Telephone Fax
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Atlanta, GA (Rm. 6M12, 61 Forsyth St. SW., Toussaint L. Hayes................. 404-562-2092 404-347-3341
30303) (AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN).
Boston, MA (Rm. E-350, JFK Federal Bldg., Robert J. Semler................... 617-565-3630 617-565-2229
02203) (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT).
Chicago, IL (Rm. 628, 230 S. Dearborn St., Joseph Juarez, Acting.............. 312-353-0313 312-353-4474
60604) (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI).
Dallas, TX (Rm. 317, 525 Griffin St., Joseph Juarez...................... 214-767-8263 214-767-5113
75202) (AR, LA, NM, OK, TX).
Denver, CO (Suite 1780, 1999 Broadway St., Peter E. Rell...................... 303-844-1650 303-844-1685
80202-5716) (CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY).
Kansas City, MO (Suite 1050, 1100 Main St., William H. Hood.................... 816-426-3796 816-426-2729
64105) (IA, KS, MO, NE).
New York, NY (Rm. 755, 201 Varick St., Marilyn K. Shea.................... 212-337-2139 212-337-2144
10014) (NJ, NY).
Philadelphia, PA (Rm. 13300, 3535 Market Edwin G. Strong.................... 215-596-6336 215-596-0329
St., 19104) (DC, DE, MD, PA, PR, VA, VI,
WV).
San Francisco, CA (Rm. 830, 71 Stevenson Armando Quiroz..................... 415-975-4610 415-975-4612
St., 94119-3767) (AZ, CA, HI, NV).
Seattle, WA (Suite 900, 1111 3d Ave., 98101- Bill Janes......................... 206-553-7700 206-553-0098
3212) (AK, ID, OR, WA).
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For further information concerning the Employment and Training
Administration, call 202-219-5585.
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Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration
The Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration (PWBA) helps to protect
the economic future and retirement security of working Americans, as
required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974
(ERISA) (29 U.S.C. 1001).
The act requires administrators of private pension and welfare plans
to provide plan participants with easily understandable summaries of
plans; to file those summaries with the agency; and to report annually
on the financial operation of the plans and bonding of persons charged
with handling plan funds and assets. Plan administrators must also meet
strict fiduciary responsibility standards that are enforced by PWBA.
The Administration is charged with assuring responsible management
of about 700,000 pension plans and 6 million health and welfare plans,
and is the national guardian of a vast private retirement and welfare
benefit system. Its major activities include: formulating long- and
short-range policy; conducting research; issuing regulations and
technical guidance under ERISA; enforcing ERISA to protect plans and
their assets from misuse; and assisting and educating the public and the
employee benefits community about ERISA. The act is enforced through 15
PWBA field offices nationwide and the national office in Washington, DC.
Vesting, participation, and funding standards are primarily
administered by the Internal Revenue Service.
For further information, call 202-219-8921.
Field Offices--Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration
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Area/Address Director
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Atlanta, GA (Rm. 205, 1371 Peachtree St. Howard Marsh
NE., 30367).
Boston, MA (7th Fl., Bowdoin Sq., 02114). James Benages
Chicago, IL (Suite 1600, 200 W. Adams Kenneth Bazar
St., 60606).
Cincinnati, OH (Suite 210, 1885 Dixie Joseph Menez
Hwy., Fort Wright, KY 41011).
Detroit, MI (Suite 1310, 211 W. Fort St., Robert Jogan
48226-3211).
Dallas, TX (Rm. 707, 525 Griffin St., Bruce Ruud
75202).
Kansas City, MO (Suite 1200, 1100 Main Gregory Egan
St., 64105-2112).
Los Angeles, CA (Suite 514, 790 E. David Ganz
Colorado Blvd., 91101).
Miami, Fl (Suite 504, 111 NW. 183d St., Jesse Day
33169).
New York, NY (Rm. 226, 1633 Broadway, John Wehrum, Jr.
10019).
Philadelphia, PA (Rm. M300, 3535 Market Virginia Smith
St., 19104).
St. Louis, MO (Rm. 338, 815 Olive St., Roger Schlueter
63101-1559).
San Francisco, CA (Suite 915, 71 Leonard Garofolo
Stevenson St., 94119-0250).
Seattle, WA (Rm. 869, 1111 3d Ave., 98101- John Scanlon
3212).
Washington, DC (Suite 556, 1730 K St. Mabel Capolongo
NW., 20006).
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Employment Standards Administration
The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Employment Standards is
responsible for administering and directing employment standards
programs dealing with minimum wage and overtime standards; registration
of farm labor contractors; determining prevailing wage rates to be paid
on Government contracts and subcontracts; nondiscrimination and
affirmative action for minorities, women, veterans, and handicapped
Government contract and subcontract workers; workers' compensation
programs for Federal and certain private employers and employees;
safeguarding the financial integrity and internal democracy of labor
unions; and administering statutory programs to certify employee
protection provisions for various federally sponsored transportation
programs.
For further information, call 202-219-6535. Information is also
available electronically through the Internet, at http://www.dol.gov/
dol/esa/.
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Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) ensures that
companies that do business with the Government promote affirmative
action and equal employment opportunity on behalf of minorities, women,
the disabled, and Vietnam Veterans. Through its 10 regional offices, as
well as district and area offices in major metropolitan centers, OFCCP
enforces the following laws and orders:
--Executive Order 11246, as amended, which prohibits discrimination
in hiring or employment opportunities on the basis of race, color,
gender, religion, and national origin. It applies to all contractors and
subcontractors holding any Federal or federally assisted contracts worth
more than $10,000 annually. In addition, it requires contractors and
subcontractors with a Federal contract of $50,000 or more, and 50 or
more employees, to develop a written affirmative action program that
sets forth specific and result-oriented procedures to which the
contractor is committed to apply every good faith effort.
--Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, which
prohibits discrimination and requires affirmative action in all
personnel practices for persons with disabilities. It applies to firms
with Federal contracts of $10,000 or more annually;
--the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (38
USC 4212), which prohibits discrimination and requires affirmative
action in all personnel practices for special disabled veterans and
Vietnam Era veterans. It applies to firms with Federal contracts of
$10,000 or more annually;
--the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, which requires
employers to maintain certain records pertaining to the citizenship
status of new employees. These records are examined during the course of
compliance reviews and complaint investigations, and results are
reported to the Immigration and Naturalization Service; and
--the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, which became
effective in July 1992 and provides disabled employees protection
against discrimination.
In carrying out its responsibilities, the Office conducts compliance
reviews and complaint investigations of Federal contractors' personnel
policies and procedures; obtains letters of commitment and conciliation
agreements from contractors who are in violation of regulatory
requirements; monitors contractors' progress in fulfilling the terms of
their agreements through periodic compliance reports; forms linkage
agreements between contractors and Department job training programs to
help employers identify and recruit qualified workers; offers technical
assistance to contractors to help them understand the regulatory
requirements and review process; and recommends enforcement actions to
the Solicitor of Labor.
The ultimate sanction for violations is debarment--the loss of a
company's Federal contracts. Other forms of relief to victims of
discrimination may also be available, including back pay for lost wages.
Regional Directors--Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs
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Address (Areas Served) Director
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Atlanta, GA (61 Forsyth St. SW., 30303) Carol A. Gaudin
(AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN).
Boston, MA (Rm. E-235, JFK Federal Bldg., James R. Turner, Acting
02203) (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT).
Chicago, IL (230 S. Dearborn St., 60604) Halcolm Holliman
(IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, NE, OH, WI).
Dallas, TX (525 Griffin St., 75202) (AR, Albert Padilla
CO, LA, MT, ND, NM, OK, SD, TX, UT, WY).
New York, NY (201 Varick St., 10014) (NJ, James R. Turner
NY, PR, VI).
Philadelphia, PA (3535 Market St., 19104) Joseph J. Dubray, Jr.
(DC, DE, MD, PA, VA, WV).
San Francisco, CA (71 Stevenson St., 94105) Helene Haase
(AZ, CA, HI, NV).
Seattle, WA (1111 3d Ave., 98101) (AK, ID, Helene Haase, Acting
OR, WA).
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For further information, contact the Office of Federal Contract
Compliance Programs Ombudsperson. Phone, 888-37-OFCCP (toll-free).
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Wage and Hour Division
The Wage and Hour Administrator is responsible for planning, directing,
and administering programs dealing with a variety of Federal labor
legislation. These programs are designed to:
--protect low-wage incomes as provided by the minimum wage
provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (29 U.S.C. 201);
--safeguard the health and welfare of workers by discouraging
excessively long hours of work through enforcement of the overtime
provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act;
--safeguard the health and well-being of minors;
--prevent curtailment of employment and earnings for students,
trainees, and handicapped workers;
--minimize losses of income and job rights caused by indebtedness;
and
--direct a program of farm labor contractor registration designed to
protect the health, safety, and welfare of migrant and seasonal
agricultural workers; and
--administer and enforce a number of immigration-related programs
(with INS) designed to safeguard the rights of both American and foreign
workers and to prevent American workers similarly employed from being
adversely affected by employment of alien workers.
The Wage and Hour Division is also responsible for predetermination
of prevailing wage rates for Federal construction contracts and
federally assisted programs for construction, alteration and repair of
public works subject to the Davis-Bacon (40 U.S.C. 276a) and related
acts, and a continuing program for determining wage rates under the
Service Contract Act (41 U.S.C. 351). The Division also has enforcement
responsibility in ensuring that prevailing wages and overtime standards
are paid in accordance with the provisions of the Davis-Bacon and
related acts: Service Contract Act, Public Contracts Act, and Contract
Work Hours and Safety Standards Act.
Regional Administrators--Wage and Hour Division
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Address (Areas Served) Regional Administrator
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Atlanta, GA (100 Alabama St. SW., 30303) Alfred H. Perry
(AL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN).
Boston, MA (Rm. E234, JFK Bldg., 02203) James E. Sykes, Acting
(CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT).
Chicago, IL (230 S. Dearborn St., 60604) Everett P. Jennings, Acting
(IL, IN, MI, OH, WI).
Dallas, TX (Rm. 800, 525 Griffin St., Manuel J. Villareal
75202) (AR, CO, LA, MT, ND, NM, OK, SD,
TX, UT, WY).
Kansas City, MO (1100 Main St., 64105) (IA, Everett P. Jennings
KS, MO, NE).
New York, NY (201 Varick St., 10014) (NJ, James E. Sykes, Acting
NY).
Philadelphia, PA (3535 Market St., 19104) James E. Sykes, Acting
(DC, DE, MD, PA, PR, VA, VI, WV).
San Francisco, CA (71 Stevenson St., 94119) William C. Buhl
(AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, NV, OR, WA).
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For further information, contact the Office of the Administrator, Wage
and Hour Division, Department of Labor, Room S-3502, 200 Constitution
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210. Phone, 202-219-8305.
Office of Labor-Management Standards
This office administers provisions of the Labor-Management Reporting and
Disclosure Act of 1959 (29 U.S.C. 401) and section 1209 of the Postal
Reorganization Act (39 U.S.C. 1209), which establish standards of
conduct for labor organizations in the private sector and labor
organizations composed of Postal Service employees; as well as section
701 of the Civil Service Reform Act (5 U.S.C. 7120) and section 1017 of
the Foreign Service Act (22 U.S.C. 4117), which affect labor
organizations composed of employees of most agencies of the executive
branch of the Federal Government. These provisions regulate certain
internal union procedures, protect the rights of members in
approximately 36,000 unions; govern the handling of union funds; provide
for reporting and public disclosure of certain financial transactions
and administrative practices of unions, union officers and employees,
surety companies, employers, and labor relations consultants; establish
requirements for the election of union
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officers; and establish requirements for the imposition and
administration of trusteeships.
This office conducts criminal and civil investigations to safeguard
the financial integrity of unions and to ensure union democracy; and
conducts investigative audits of labor unions to uncover and remedy
criminal and civil violations of the Labor-Management Reporting and
Disclosure Act and related statutes. However, the standards of conduct
are enforced only by administrative action with a final decision by the
Assistant Secretary.
The Office also administers a public disclosure program for
financial and other reports filed by unions and others and provides
compliance assistance to help unions and others comply with the
statutes. In administering responsibilities of the Department under
Federal transit law, the office ensures that fair and equitable
arrangements protecting mass transit employees are in place before the
referral of Federal transit grant funds.
Regional Offices--Office of Labor-Management Standards
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Region Address Director
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Atlanta, GA............................. Suite 8B85, 61 Forsyth St. SW., Ronald Lehman
30303.
Kansas City, MO......................... Suite 950, 1100 Main St., 64105..... Kamil Bishara
Philadelphia, PA........................ Suite 4151, 801 Arch St., 19107..... Eric Feldman
San Francisco, CA....................... Suite 725, 71 Stevenson St., 94105.. C. Russell Rock
Washington, DC.......................... Suite 558, 1730 K St. NW., 20006.... Robert L. Merriner
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For further information on union elections and reporting, call 202-219-
7353. For general information, call 202-219-7373.
Office of Workers' Compensation Programs
The Office of Workers' Compensation Programs is responsible for the
administration of the three basic Federal workers' compensation laws:
the Federal Employees Compensation Act, which provides workers'
compensation for Federal employees and others; the Longshore and Harbor
Workers' Compensation Act and its various extensions (the Defense Base
Act, Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, Nonappropriated Fund
Instrumentalities Act, the District of Columbia Compensation Act, the
War Hazards Compensation Act, and the War Claims Act), which provide
benefits to employees in private enterprise while engaged in maritime
employment on navigable waters in the United States, as well as
employees of certain government contractors and to private employers in
the District of Columbia for injuries that occurred prior to July 27,
1982; and the Black Lung Benefits Act, as amended, which extends
benefits to coal miners who are totally disabled due to pneumoconiosis,
a respiratory disease contracted after prolonged inhalation of coal mine
dust, and to their survivors when the miner's death is due to
pneumoconiosis.
Regional/District Offices--Office of Workers' Compensation Programs
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Address (Areas Served) Director
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Regional Offices
Boston, MA, One Congress St., 02203 (CT, Charity Benz
MA, ME, NH, RI, VT).
Chicago, IL, 230 S. Dearborn St., 60604 Deborah Sanford
(IL, IN, MI, OH, WI).
Dallas, TX, 525 Griffin St., 75202 (AR, LA, Thomas Bouis
NM, OK, TX).
Denver, CO, 1801 California St., 80294 (CO, Robert J. Mansanares
MT, ND, SD, UT, WY).
Jacksonville, FL, 214 N. Hogan St., 32202 Nancy L. Ricker
(FL).
Kansas City, MO, 1100 Main St., 64105 (IA, Charles O. Ketcham, Jr.
KS, MO, NE).
New York, NY, 201 Varick St., 10014 (NJ, Kenneth Hamlett
NY).
Philadelphia, PA, 3535 Market St., 19104 Robert D. Lotz
(DC, DE, MD, PA, PR, VA, VI, WV).
San Francisco, CA, 71 Stevenson St., 94119 Donna Onodera
(AZ, CA, HI, NV).
Seattle, WA, 1111 3d Ave., 98101 (AK, ID, Thomas K. Morgan
OR, WA).
District Offices
Federal Employee Compliance Act............ ...........................
Boston, MA (One Congress St., 02114)....... Michael Harvil
Chicago, IL (230 S. Dearborn St., 60604)... Richard Kadus
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Cleveland, OH (1240 E. 9th St., 44199)..... Robert M. Sullivan
Dallas, TX (525 Griffin St., 75202)........ E. Martin Walker
Denver, CO (1801 California St., 80202- Robert Mitchell
2614).
Jacksonville, FL (214 N. Hogan St., 32202). William C. Franson
Kansas City, MO (Suite 750, 1100 Main St., Charles O. Ketcham, Jr.
64105).
New York, NY (201 Varick St., 10014)....... Jonathan A. Lawrence
Philadelphia, PA (3535 Market St., 19104).. William Staarman
San Francisco, CA (71 Stevenson St., 94119) Ed Bounds
Seattle, WA (1111 3d Ave., 98101-3212)..... William Howard
Washington, DC (800 N. Capitol St. NW., Ora T. Wright
20211).
Division of Longshore and Harbor Workers' ...........................
Compensation.
Baltimore, MD (31 Hopkins Plz., 21201)..... Bruno DiSimone
Boston, MA (One Congress St., 02114)....... Randolph L. Regula
Chicago, IL (230 S. Dearborn St., 60604)... Thomas C. Hunter
Honolulu, HI (300 Ala Moana Blvd., 96850).. Joyce Terry
Houston, TX (Suite 140, 8866 Gulf Freeway, Chris John Gleasman
77014).
Jacksonville, FL (214 N. Hogan St., 32202). Jeana Jackson
Long Beach, CA (401 E. Ocean Blvd., 90802). Joyce Terry
New Orleans, LA (701 Loyola St., 70113).... Marilyn Felkner
New York, NY (201 Varick St., 10014)....... Richard V. Robilotti
Norfolk, VA (200 Granby Mall, 23510)....... Basil E. Voultsides
Philadelphia, PA (3535 Market St., 19104).. John McTaggart
San Francisco, CA (71 Stevenson St., 94119) Joyce Terry
Seattle, WA (1111 3d Ave., 98101-3212)..... Karen Staats
Division of Coal Mine Workers' Compensation ...........................
Charleston, WV (2 Hale St., 25301)......... Robert Hardesty
Columbus, OH (274 Marconi Blvd., 43215).... Don Dopps
Denver, CO (1801 California St., 80202- John Martin
2614).
Greensburg, PA (1225 S. Main St., 15601.... John Ciszek
Johnstown, PA (Rm. 201, 319 Washington St., Stuart Glassman
15901).
Pikeville, KY (334 Main St., 41501)........ Harry Skidmore
Wilkes-Barre, PA (Suite 100, 105 N. Main Jack Geller
St., 18701).
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For further information, contact the Office of the Director, Office of
Workers' Compensation Programs, Department of Labor, Room S-3524, 200
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210. Phone, 202-219-7503.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
The Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health has
responsibility for occupational safety and health activities.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, established
pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C.
651 et seq.), develops and promulgates occupational safety and health
standards; develops and issues regulations; conducts investigations and
inspections to determine the status of compliance with safety and health
standards and regulations; and issues citations and proposes penalties
for noncompliance with safety and health standards and regulations.
Regional Offices--Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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Address Administrator Telephone
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Atlanta, GA (100 Alabama St. R. Davis Layne......... 404-562-2300
SW., 30303) (AL, FL, GA, KY,
MS, NC, SC, TN).
Boston, MA (Rm. E-340, JFK John T. Phillips....... 617-565-9860
Federal Bldg., 02203) (CT, MA,
ME, NH, RI, VT).
Chicago, IL (230 S. Dearborn Michael Connors........ 312-353-2220
St., 60604) (IL, IN, MI, OH,
WI).
Dallas, TX (555 Griffin St., E.B. Blanton........... 214-767-4731
75202) (AR, LA, NM, OK, TX).
Denver, CO (1999 Broadway, Byron R. Chadwick...... 303-844-1600
80202) (CO, MT, ND, SD, UT,
WY).
Kansas City, MO (1100 Main St., Charles Adkins......... 816-426-5861
64105) (IA, KS, MO, NE).
New York, NY (201 Varick St., Patricia Clark......... 212-337-2378
10014) (NJ, NY).
Philadelphia, PA (3535 Market Linda R. Anku.......... 215-596-1201
St., 19104) (DC, DE, MD, PA,
PR, VA, VI, WV).
San Francisco, CA (71 Stevenson Frank Strasheim........ 415-975-4310
St., 94105) (AZ, CA, HI, NV).
Seattle, WA (1111 3d Ave., Richard Terrill, Acting 206-553-5930
98101) (AK, ID, OR, WA).
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For further information, contact the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration, Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW.,
Washington, DC 20210. Phone, 202-219-8151.
Mine Safety and Health Administration
The Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health has
responsibility for safety and health in the Nation's mines.
The Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969 (30 U.S.C. 801
et seq.) gave the Administration strong enforcement provisions to
protect the Nation's coal miners and, in 1977, the Congress passed
amendments which strengthened the act, expanding its protections and
extending its provisions to the noncoal mining industry.
The Administration develops and promulgates mandatory safety and
health standards, ensures compliance with such standards, assesses civil
penalties for violations, and investigates accidents. It cooperates with
and provides assistance to the States in the development of effective
State mine safety and health programs; improves and expands training
programs in cooperation with the States and the mining industry; and, in
coordination with the Department of Health and Human Services,
contributes to the improvement and expansion of mine safety and health
research and development. All of these activities are aimed at
preventing and reducing mine accidents and occupational diseases in the
mining industry.
The statutory responsibilities of the Administration are
administered by a headquarters staff located at Arlington, VA, reporting
to the Assistant Secretary for Mine Safety and Health and by a field
network of district, subdistrict, and field offices, technology centers,
and the Approval and Certification Center.
District Offices--Mine Safety and Health Administration
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District/Address Telephone
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Coal Mine Safety and Health.............................................
Barbourville, KY (HC 66, Box 1762, 40906)............... 606-546-5123
Birmingham, AL (Suite 213, 135 Gemini Cir., 35209-4896). 205-290-7300
Denver, CO (P.O. Box 25367, 80225-0367)................. 303-231-5458
Hunker, PA (R 1, Box 736, 15639)........................ 412-925-5150
Madisonville, KY (100 YMCA Dr., 42431-9019)............. 502-821-4180
Morgantown, WV (5012 Mountaineer Mall, 26505)........... 304-291-4277
Mount Hope, WV (100 Bluestone Rd., 25880)............... 304-877-3900
Norton, VA (P.O. Box 560, 24273)........................ 540-679-0230
Pikeville, KY (100 Ratliff Creek Rd., 41501)............ 606-432-0943
Vincennes, IN (P.O. Box 418, 47591)..................... 812-882-7617
Wilkes-Barre, PA (20 N. Pennsylvania Ave., 18701)....... 717-826-6321
Metal/Nonmetal Mine Safety and Health...................................
Northeastern District (230 Executive Dr., Cranberry
Township, PA 16066-6415)............................... 412-772-2333
Southeastern District (Suite 212, 135 Gemini Cir.,
Birmingham, AL 35209-4896)............................. 205-290-7294
North Central District (515 W. 1st St., Duluth, MN 55802-
1302).................................................. 218-720-5448
South Central District (Rm. 4C50, 1100 Commerce St.,
Dallas, TX 75242-0499)................................. 214-767-8401
Rocky Mountain District (P.O. Box 25367, Denver, CO
80225-0367)............................................ 303-231-5465
Western District (3333 Vaca Valley Pkwy., Vacaville, CA
95688)................................................. 707-447-9844
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For further information, contact the Office of Information and Public
Affairs, Mine Safety and Health Administration, Department of Labor,
Room 601, 4015 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22203. Phone, 703-235-
1452.
Labor Statistics
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is the principal fact-finding
agency of the Federal Government in the broad field of labor economics
and statistics. The
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Bureau is an independent national statistical agency that collects,
processes, analyzes, and disseminates essential statistical data to the
American public, Congress, other Federal agencies, State and local
governments, businesses, and labor relating to employment, unemployment,
and other characteristics of the labor force; consumer and producer
prices, consumer expenditures, and import and export prices; wages and
employee benefits; productivity and technological change; employment
projections; occupational illness and injuries; and international
comparisons of labor statistics. Most of the data are collected in
surveys conducted by the Bureau, the Bureau of the Census (on a contract
basis), or on a cooperative basis with State agencies.
The Bureau strives to have its data satisfy a number of criteria,
including: relevance to current social and economic issues, timeliness
in reflecting today's rapidly changing economic conditions, accuracy and
consistently high statistical quality, and impartiality in both subject
matter and presentation.
The basic data--practically all supplied voluntarily by business
establishments and members of private households--are issued in monthly,
quarterly, and annual news releases; bulletins, reports, and special
publications; and periodicals. Data are also made available through an
electronic news service, magnetic tape, diskettes, and microfiche, as
well as on Internet. Regional offices issue additional reports and
releases usually presenting locality or regional detail.
Regional Offices--Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Region Address Commissioner
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Atlanta, GA (AL, FL, GA, KY, 61 Forsyth St. Janet S. Rankin
MS, NC, SC, TN). SW., 30303.
Boston, MA (CT, ME, MA, NH, JFK Federal Anthony J. Ferrara
RI, VT). Bldg., 02203.
Chicago, IL (IL, IN, MI, MN, 230 S. Dearborn (Vacancy)
OH, WI). St., 60604.
Dallas, TX (AR, LA, NM, OK, 525 Griffin Sq. Robert A. Goddie
TX). Bldg., 75202.
Kansas City, MO (CO, IA, KS, Suite 600, 1100 Gunnan Engen
MO, MT, NE, ND, SD, UT, WY). Main St., 64105).
New York, NY (CZ, NJ, NY, PR, 201 Varick St., John Wieting
VI). 10014.
Philadelphia, PA (DE, DC, MD, 3535 Market St., Alan M. Paisner
PA, VA, WV). 19104.
San Francisco, CA (AK, 71 Stevenson St., Stanley P. Stephenson
American Samoa, AZ, CA, GU, 94119-3766.
HI, ID, NV, OR, Pacific
Islands, WA).
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For further information, contact the Associate Commissioner, Office of
Publications, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Department of Labor, Room
4110, 2 Massachusetts Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20212. Phone, 202-606-
5900.
Veterans' Employment and Training Service
The Veterans' Employment and Training Service is the component of the
Department of Labor administered by the Assistant Secretary for
Veterans' Employment and Training. The Assistant Secretary is the
principal adviser to the Secretary of Labor in the formulation and
implementation of all departmental policies, procedures, and regulations
affecting veterans and is responsible for administering veterans'
employment and training programs and activities through the Service to
ensure that legislative and regulatory mandates are accomplished.
The Service carries out its responsibilities for directing the
Department's veterans' employment and training programs through a
nationwide network that includes Regional Administrators, Directors (in
each State) and Assistant Directors (one for each 250,000 veterans in
each State) for Veterans' Employment and Training, Assistant Regional
Administrators, Veterans' Program Specialists, and program support
staff.
The Service field staff works closely with and provides technical
assistance to State Employment Security Agencies and
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Job Training Partnership Act grant recipients to ensure that veterans
are provided the priority services required by law. They also coordinate
with employers, labor unions, veterans service organizations, and
community organizations through planned public information and outreach
activities. Federal contractors are provided management assistance in
complying with their veterans affirmative action and reporting
obligations.
Also administered by the Assistant Secretary through the Service is
the Job Training Partnership Act, title IV, part C grant program
designed to meet the employment and training needs of service-connected
disabled veterans, Vietnam-era veterans, and veterans recently separated
from military service. IV-C grants are awarded and monitored through the
Service's national office and field staff.
Certain other Service staff also administer the veterans
reemployment rights program. They provide assistance to help restore
job, seniority, and pension rights to veterans following absences from
work for active military service and to protect employment and retention
rights of members of the Reserve or National Guard.
Regional Administrators/State Directors--Veterans' Employment and Training Service
(RA: Regional Administrator; D: Director)
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Region/Address Director Telephone
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Aberdeen, SD (420 S. Roosevelt St., 57402-4730) Earl R. Schultz (D)............................ 605-626-2325
Albany, NY (Rm. 518, Bldg. 12, Harriman State James H. Hartman (D)........................... 518-457-7465
Campus, 12240).
Albuquerque, NM (401 Broadway NE., 87102)...... Jacob Castillo (D)............................. 505-766-2113
Atlanta, GA (Rm. 6-T85, 61 Forsyth St. SW., William Bolls (RA)............................. 404-562-2305
30303).
Atlanta, GA (Suite 504, 148 International Blvd. Hartwell H. Morris (D)......................... 404-331-3893
NE., 30303).
Austin, TX (Suite 516-T, 1117 Trinity St., John McKinny (D)............................... 512-463-2207
78701).
Baltimore, MD (Rm. 210, 1100 N. Eutaw St., Stanley Seidel (D)............................. 410-767-2110
21201).
Baton Rouge, LA (Rm. 184,, Admin. Bldg. 1001 N. Lester Parmenter (D)........................... 504-389-0339
23d St., 70802).
Bismarck, ND (1000 Divide Ave., 58502-1632).... Richard Ryan (D)............................... 701-250-4337
Boise, ID (Rm. 303, 317 Main St., 83735)....... (Vacancy) (D).................................. 208-334-6163
Boston, MA (2d Fl., 19 Staniford St., 02114- Travis Dixon (D)............................... 617-626-6690
2502).
Boston, MA (Rm. E-315, JFK Federal Bldg., Norman M. Ahlquist (RA)........................ 617-565-2080
02203).
Carson City, NV (Rm. 205, 1923 N. Carson St., (Vacancy) (D).................................. 702-687-4632
89702).
Casper, WY (100 W. Midwest Ave., 82602-2760)... David McNulty (D).............................. 307-261-5454
Charleston, WV (Rm. 205, 112 California Ave., David L. Bush (D).............................. 304-558-4001
25305-0112).
Chicago, IL (Rm. 1064, 230 S. Dearborn St., Ronald G. Bachman (RA)......................... 312-353-0970
60604).
Chicago, IL (2 N., 401 S. State St., 60605).... Samuel Parks (D)............................... 312-793-3433
Columbia, SC (Suite 140, 631 Hampton St., William C. Plowden, Jr. (D).................... 803-765-5195
29201).
Columbus, OH (Rm. 523, 145 S. Front St., 43215) Carl Price (D)................................. 614-466-2768
Concord, NH (Rm. 208, 143 N. Main St., 03301).. David Houle (D)................................ 603-225-1424
Dallas, TX (Rm. 205, 525 Griffin St., 75202)... Lester L. Williams, Jr. (RA)................... 214-767-4987
Denver, CO (Suite 910, 1801 California St., Ronald G. Bachman (RA)......................... 303-844-1175
80202-2614).
Denver, CO (Suite 400, 1515 Arapahoe St., 80202- Mark A. McGinty (D)............................ 303-844-2151
2117).
Des Moines, IA (150 Des Moines St., 50309-5563) Leonard E. Shaw, Jr. (D)....................... 515-281-9061
Detroit, MI (6th Fl., 7310 Woodward Ave., Kim Fulton (D)................................. 313-876-5613
48202).
Frankfort, KY (275 E. Main St., 40621-2339).... Charles R. Netherton (D)....................... 502-564-7062
Hato Rey, PR (No. 198, Calle Guayama, 00917)... Angel Mojica (D)............................... 787-754-5391
Helena, MT (Suite D-4, 111 N. Last Chance H. Polly LaTray-Holmes (D)..................... 406-449-5431
Gulch, 59601-4144).
Honolulu, HI (Rm. 315, 830 Punch Bowl St., Gilbert Hough (D).............................. 808-522-8216
96813).
Indianapolis, IN (Rm. 103, 10 N. Senate Ave., Bruce Redman (D)............................... 317-232-6804
46204).
Jackson, MS (1520 W. Capitol St., 39215-1699).. (Vacancy) (D).................................. 601-965-4204
Jefferson City, MO (421 E. Dunklin St., 65104- Mickey J. Jones (D)............................ 573-751-3921
3138).
Juneau, AK (1111 W. 8th St., 99802-5509)....... Daniel Travis (D).............................. 907-465-2723
Kansas City, MO (Suite 850, 1100 Main St., Lester Williams (RA)........................... 816-426-7151
64105-2112).
Lewiston, ME (522 Lisbon St., 04243)........... Jon Guay (D)................................... 207-783-5352
Lincoln, NE (550 S. 16th St., 68508)........... Richard Nelson (D)............................. 402-437-5289
Little Rock, AR (Rm. G-12, State Capitol Mall, Billy R. Threlkeld (D)......................... 501-682-3786
72201).
Madison, WI (Rm. 250, 201 E. Washington Ave., James R. Gutowski (D).......................... 608-266-3110
53702).
Montgomery, AL (Rm. 543, 649 Monroe St., 36131- Thomas M. Karrh (D)............................ 334-223-7677
6300).
Harrisburg, PA (Rm. 1108, 7th and Forster Sts., Larry Babbitts (D)............................. 717-787-5834
17121).
Montpelier, VT (Rm. 303, 87 State St., 05602).. Ronald R. Benoit (D)........................... 802-828-4441
Nashville, TN (915 8th Ave. N., 37219-3795).... Richard E. Ritchie (D)......................... 615-736-7680
New York, NY (Rm. 766, 201 Varick St., 10014).. H. Miles Sisson (RA)........................... 212-337-2211
Oklahoma City, OK (400 Will Rogers Memorial Darrell H. Hill (D)............................ 405-557-7189
Office Bldg., 73105).
Olympia, WA (3d Fl., 605 Woodview Sq. Loop SE., Donald J. Hutt (D)............................. 360-438-4600
98503-1040).
Philadelphia, PA (Rm. 802, 2d & Chestnut Sts., Irvin Pope (RA)................................ 215-597-1664
19106).
Phoenix, AZ (1400 W. Washington St., 85005).... Marco A. Valenzuela (D)........................ 602-379-4961
Providence, RI (507 U.S. Courthouse, N. Federal John Dunn (D).................................. 401-528-5134
Bldg., 02903).
Raleigh, NC (Bldg. M, 700 Wade Ave., 27605).... Steven Guess (D)............................... 919-856-4792
Richmond, VA (Rm. 118, 703 E. Main St., 23219). Roberto Pineda (D)............................. 804-786-6599
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Sacramento, CA (1142 800 Capitol Mall, 94280- Rosendo A. (Alex) Cuevas (D)................... 916-654-8178
0001).
St. Paul, MN (610 Piper Jaffray Plz., 444 Cedar Michael D. Graham (D).......................... 612-290-3028
St., 55101).
Salem, OR (875 Union St. NE., 97311-0100)...... Rex A. Newell (D).............................. 503-378-3338
Salt Lake City, UT (140 E. 300 South St., 84111- Dale Brockbank (D)............................. 801-524-5703
2333).
San Francisco, CA (Suite 705, 71 Stevenson St., Charles Martinez (RA).......................... 415-975-4702
94105).
Seattle, WA (Suite 800, 1111 3d Ave., 98101- Charles Martinez (RA).......................... 206-553-4831
3212).
Tallahassee, FL (Suite 205, 2574 Seagate Dr., LaMont P. Davis (D)............................ 904-877-4164
32399-0676).
Topeka, KS (401 Topeka Blvd., 66603-3182)...... Gayle A. Gibson (D)............................ 913-296-5032
Trenton, NJ (11th Fl., Labor Bldg., CN-058, Alan E. Grohs (D).............................. 609-292-2930
08625).
Washington, DC (Rm. 108, 500 C St. NW., 20001). Stanley Williams (D)........................... 202-724-7004
Wethersford, CT (200 Follybrook Blvd., 06109).. Robert B. Inman (D)............................ 203-566-3326
Wilmington, DE (Rm. 420, 4425 N. Market St., Joseph Hortiz (D).............................. 302-761-8138
19809-0828).
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For further information, contact the Assistant Secretary for Veterans'
Employment and Training, Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue
NW., Washington, DC 20210. Phone, 202-219-9116.
Sources of
Information
Contracts General inquiries may be directed to the Office of the
Acquisition Advocate, OASAM, Room N-5425, 200 Constitution Avenue NW.,
Washington, DC 20210. Phone, 202-219-8904.
Inquiries on doing business with the Job Corps should be directed to
the appropriate Job Corps Regional Director in the Employment and
Training Administration regional office.
Employment Personnel offices use lists of eligibles from the clerical,
scientific, technical, and general examinations of the Office of
Personnel Management.
Inquiries and applications may be directed to any of the eight
personnel offices at: Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW.,
Washington, DC 20210, or the nearest regional office. Information on
specific vacancies may be obtained by calling the Department's Job
Opportunity Bank System. Phone, 800-366-2753.
Publications The Office of Public Affairs distributes a brochure
entitled Department of Labor, which describes the activities of the
major agencies within the Department, and Publications of the Department
of Labor, a subject listing of publications available from the
Department.
The Employment and Training Administration issues periodicals such
as Area Trends in Employment and Unemployment available by subscription
through the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office,
Washington, DC 20402. Information about publications may be obtained
from the Administration's Information Office. Phone, 202-219-6871.
The Office of Labor-Management Standards publishes the text of the
Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (29 U.S.C. 401) and
pamphlets that explain the reporting, election, bonding, and trusteeship
provisions of the act. The pamphlets and reporting forms used by persons
covered by the act are available free in limited quantities from the
OLMS National Office at Room N-5616, 200 Constitution Avenue NW.,
Washington, DC 20210, and from OLMS field offices listed in the
telephone directory under United States Government, Department of Labor.
The Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration distributes fact
sheets, pamphlets, and booklets on employer obligations and employee
rights under ERISA. A list of publications is available by writing:
PWBA, Division of Public Information, Room N-5666, 200 Constitution
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210. Phone, 202-219-8921.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has an Information Office at 2
Massachusetts Avenue NE., Room 2850, Washington, DC 20212. Phone, 202-
606-5886.
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Periodicals include the Monthly Labor Review, Consumer Price Index,
Producer Prices and Price Indexes, Employment and Earnings, Current Wage
Developments, Occupational Outlook Handbook, and Occupational Outlook
Quarterly. Publications are both free and for sale, but for-sale items
must be obtained from the Superintendent of Documents, Government
Printing Office. Inquiries may be directed to the Washington Information
Office or to the Bureau's regional offices.
Publications of the Employment Standards Administration, such as
Handy Reference Guide to the Fair Labor Standards Act, and OFCCP, Making
Affirmative Action Work, are available from the nearest area office.
Single copies are free.
Reading Rooms Department of Labor Library, Room N2439, Frances Perkins
Building, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210. Phone, 202-
219-6992.
The Office of Labor-Management Standards maintains a Public
Disclosure Room at Room N-5616, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington,
DC 20210. Reports filed under the Labor-Management Reporting and
Disclosure Act may be examined there and purchased for 15 cents per
page. Reports also may be obtained by calling the Public Disclosure Room
at 202-219-7393, or by contacting an Office field office listed in the
telephone directory under United States Government, Department of Labor.
The Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration maintains a Public
Disclosure Room at Room N-5507, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington,
DC 20210. Reports filed under the Employee Retirement Income Security
Act may be examined there and purchased for 10 cents per page or by
calling the Public Disclosure Room at 202-219-8771.
For further information concerning the Department of Labor, contact the
Office of Public Affairs, Department of Labor, Room S-1032, 200
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210. Phone, 202-219-7316.