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Secretary of Labor Leila Staffler met with representatives from the Philippine government’s migrant worker office

September 25, 2024

Secretary of Labor Leila Staffler met with representatives from the Philippine government’s migrant worker office this morning. Labor Attaché Saul T. De Vries and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Welfare Officer, Ms. Mae Codilla with two staff members – who are visiting the CNMI this week, joined Secretary Staffler for discussions.

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Workforce Update for MILA

July 12, 2024

Secretary Leila Staffler presented crucial workforce needs and policy recommendations at yesterday’s Marianas Islands Legislature Association (MILA) meeting. The event took place at the Guahan legislative building in Hagåtña. Want to know more? Check out the full report: https://bit.ly/dolworkforcemila MILA #WorkforceDevelopment #MarianaIslands #PolicyRecommendations

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DOL: Jobs available for over 100 Hyatt employees

May 3, 2024

The Department of Labor, who has been tasked with helping soon-to-be displaced Hyatt Regency Saipan employees, says they are confident that they will be able to find jobs for these employees come June 30. Last Tuesday, Hyatt Regency Saipan officially announced that they will be permanently closing come June 30. This would leave 146 employees

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Free Safety Culture Training

February 19, 2024

The CNMI Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration office announces a series of free Safety Culture Training sessions taking place on Tinian, Saipan, and Rota in February, March, and April 2024. These trainings will educate participants on how to identify and mitigate workplace hazards, develop comprehensive safety and health programs, and ensure compliance

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DOL reminds businesses of key regulations

February 6, 2024

THE CNMI Department of Labor is issuing a reminder to businesses operating in the Commonwealth regarding crucial regulations outlined in the CNMI labor laws. Adherence to these regulations is essential to ensure a fair and transparent employment environment for all workers. 1.   Job Vacancy Announcement (§ 80-20.1-225) Employers intending to hire foreign national workers, transitional

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Proposed Unified Statewide Plan open for public comment

January 29, 2024

This is to notify the public and interested parties that the Governor’s State Workforce Development Board is seeking comments on the CNMI’s 2024-2027 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Unified State Plan. The public comment period begins on Jan. 19, 2024, at 8am and ends on Feb. 17, 2024, at 5pm. Every four years, the CNMI

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5 NMI patriots honored, Uncle Dave receives Seven Seals Award

January 26, 2024

FOR being supportive employers of servicemembers, five CNMI government officials received the Patriot Award from the Guam-CNMI Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve state committee during “Lunch with the Boss” at Crowne Plaza Resort & Spa’s Hibiscus Hall on Thursday. ESGR-CNMI Chair Emeritus and Pioneer David M. Sablan, for his part, received the Seven

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CNMI DOL conducts outreach training on compliance

October 16, 2023

THE CNMI Department of Labor held a compliance outreach training session on Friday, Oct. 13 at the multi-purpose center, where it discussed a wide range of topics to keep government and private sector employers in good standing with CNMI DOL. Thirty-six people attended the morning, afternoon, and evening sessions. According to Eugene Tebuteb, CNMI DOL

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Senate president wants NMI, US to hold 902 talks

October 12, 2023

SENATE President Edith Deleon Guerrero last week introduced Senate Joint Resolution 23-5 urging Gov. Arnold I. Palacios and President Joe Biden to hold Section 902 consultations that will address the CNMI’s immigration, workforce, economic and transportation challenges as well as the U.S. military expansion in the islands. Section 902 of the Covenant, which made the

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Non-Profits, For-Profit Businesses Encouraged to Enroll in CNMI DOL Programs

September 28, 2023

THE CNMI Department of Labor wants to register at least 100 locals in the U.S. Department of Labor’s Registered Apprenticeship Program, CNMI DOL Secretary Laila Staffler said. Staffler and CNMI DOL Workforce Investment Agency Program Manager Joseph Villacrusis were the special guest panelists at the general membership meeting of the Marianas Alliance of Non-Government Organizations

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