Tammy Baldwin: “The Department of Labor recently published a proposal to…”

“So earlier this year, we fought against the administration's attack attempt to eliminate job corps, which can provide students with pathways into apprenticeship programs through partnerships with labor unions. The Department of Labor recently published a proposal to eliminate the equal employment opportunity requirements that apply to registered apprenticeship programs. which are designed to ensure that underrepresented individuals and apprenticeships, including women, have a fair shot at participating. The department claims that the proposed rule will streamline and simplify sponsors obligations.” (04:14–04:26)

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