US Federal Labor Viewpoints – Week of November 1, 2021

US Federal Labor ViewpointsThis is a weekly post spotlighting labor topics in focus by the US legislative and executive branches during the previous week.

In this issue, we cover:

  • The Administration Releases its COVID-19 Vaccine Employer Rule
  • U.S. States Challenge Federal Vaccine Mandates
  • Other General COVID-19 Updates
  • October Jobs Report
  • House Approves Bill to Address Age Discrimination
  • Labor Department Confirmation Updates

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US Executive Branch Update – November 5, 2021

US executive branch text over image of White HouseThis report provides a snapshot of the US Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day’s press releases.

POTUS’ Schedule*

9:30 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT receives the President’s Daily Brief

10:15 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT delivers remarks on the October job report | State Dining Room Continue Reading

US Executive Branch Update – November 4, 2021

US executive branch text over image of White HouseThis report provides a snapshot of the US Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day’s press releases.

POTUS’ Schedule*

10:00 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT and The Vice President receive the President’s Daily Brief | Oval Office Continue Reading

US Executive Branch Update – November 3, 2021

US executive branch text over image of White HouseThis report provides a snapshot of the US Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day’s press releases.

POTUS’ Schedule*

1:05 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT arrives at Joint Base Andrews

1:25 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT arrives at the White House Continue Reading

US Federal Labor Viewpoints – Week of October 25, 2021

US Federal Labor ViewpointsThis is a weekly post spotlighting labor topics in focus by the US legislative and executive branches during the previous week.

In this issue, we cover:

  • Reconciliation Spending Measure/Infrastructure Package Updates
  • U.S. Economy Update
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Employer Mandate Updates
  • Other General COVID-19 Updates
  • Labor Department Confirmation Updates
  • Tipped Worker Final Rule Published
  • Republicans Challenge NLRB
  • Upcoming Congressional Hearing

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US Executive Branch Update – November 2, 2021

US executive branch text over image of White HouseThis report provides a snapshot of the US Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day’s press releases.

POTUS’ Schedule*

5:40 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT delivers remarks on the U.S. plan to preserve global forests at the “Action on Forests and Land-Use” event (9:40 AM Local) | Scottish Event Campus, Glasgow, United Kingdom

7:15 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT participates in a meeting on the Build Back Better World initiative (11:15 AM Local) | Scottish Event Campus, Glasgow, United Kingdom Continue Reading

US Executive Branch Update – November 1, 2021

US executive branch text over image of White HouseThis report provides a snapshot of the US Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day’s press releases.

POTUS’ Schedule*

3:45 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT departs Rome, Italy, en route Edinburgh, United Kingdom (8:45 AM Local)

6:30 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT arrives in Edinburgh, United Kingdom (10:30 AM Local) Continue Reading

US Executive Branch Update – October 29, 2021

US executive branch text over image of White HouseThis report provides a snapshot of the US Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day’s press releases.

POTUS’ Schedule*

3:45 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT receives the President’s Daily Brief (9:45 AM Local) | Villa Taverna, Rome, Italy

6:00 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT and The First Lady visit Vatican City and have an audience with His Holiness Pope Francis (12:00 PM Local) | Vatican City Continue Reading

US Executive Branch Update – October 28, 2021

US executive branch text over image of White HouseThis report provides a snapshot of the US Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day’s press releases.

POTUS’ Schedule*

9:00 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT speaks to the House Democratic Caucus to provide an update about the Build Back Better agenda and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal | United States Capitol

11:30 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT delivers remarks | East Room Continue Reading

US Executive Branch Update – October 27, 2021

US executive branch text over image of White HouseThis report provides a snapshot of the US Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day’s press releases.

POTUS’ Schedule*

8:30 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT participates virtually in the annual East Asia Summit | South Court Auditorium

9:45 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT receives the President’s Daily Brief Continue Reading

US Executive Branch Update – October 26, 2021

US executive branch text over image of White HouseThis report provides a snapshot of the US Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day’s press releases.

POTUS’ Schedule*

9:00 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT participates virtually in the annual U.S.-ASEAN Summit | South Court Auditorium

12:15 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT has lunch with The Vice President | Private Dining Room Continue Reading

US Federal Labor Viewpoints – Week of October 18, 2021

US Federal Labor ViewpointsThis is a weekly post spotlighting labor topics in focus by the US legislative and executive branches during the previous week.

In this issue, we cover:

  • Reconciliation Spending Measure/Infrastructure Package Updates
  • Fed Reserve Weighs in on Labor Shortages and Inflation
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Employer Mandate and Health Care Facilities Mandate Updates
  • Other General COVID-19 Updates
  • Vice President Promotes Unions
  • Workplace Protections for Nursing Mothers
  • WSJ Editorial Board Weighs in on the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
  • Forced Labor Update
  • FACOSH Nominations Solicited
  • Labor Department Confirmation Updates

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US Executive Branch Update – October 25, 2021

US executive branch text over image of White HouseThis report provides a snapshot of the US Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day’s press releases.

POTUS’ Schedule*

8:30 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT receives the President’s Daily Brief | Biden Residence, Wilmington, DE

9:40 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT departs New Castle, Delaware, en route Newark, New Jersey

10:20 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT arrives in Newark, New Jersey Continue Reading

Transatlantic Trade | US and Europe – Week of October 18, 2021

Transatlantic Trade Update text overlaid on top of images of US, UK and EU flagsOfficials from the United States (US) were in Europe this week, discussing trade matters, including the Section 232 aluminum and steel dispute.  The US Department of the Treasury formally announced an agreement had been reached with some European countries that have enacted unilateral digital services taxes (DSTs).  Also this week, the European Commission adopted its 2022 Work Programme, outlining its priorities for the coming year.   The transatlantic partners further focused on climate change policies/statements, ahead of the upcoming United Nations (UN) COP26 Climate Change Conference in Scotland (1-12 November).  Meanwhile, the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK) continue to discuss options, as they seek to resolve the Northern Ireland Protocol dispute.

In this issue, we also cover:

  • Notable US, EU, and UK developments;
  • A brief UK-EU trade deal update; and
  • COVID-19 highlights among the transatlantic partners.

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US Executive Branch Update – October 22, 2021

US executive branch text over image of White HouseThis report provides a snapshot of the US Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day’s press releases.

POTUS’ Schedule*

9:30 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT receives the President’s Daily Brief | The White House

8:00 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT departs the White House en route Wilmington, Delaware

8:55 p.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT arrives in Wilmington, Delaware Continue Reading

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