[United States Government Manual] [June 01, 2002] [Pages 275-286] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov][[Page 275]] DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210 Phone, 202-693-5000. Internet, www.dol.gov. SECRETARY OF LABOR Elaine L. Chao Chief of Staff Steven J. Law Executive Secretary Ruth Knouse Deputy Secretary D. Cameron Findlay Associate Deputy Secretary (vacancy) Associate Deputy Secretary for (vacancy) Adjudication Chief Administrative Law Judge John M. Vittone Chief Administrative Appeals Nancy Dolder Judge, Benefits Review Board Chief Economist Morgan Reynolds Chief Financial Officer Samuel T. Mok Chairman, Administrative Review M. Cynthia Douglass Board Chairman, Employees Compensation Michael J. Walsh Appeals Board Director, Office of Small (vacancy) Business Programs Director, Women's Bureau Shinae Chun Assistant Secretary for Patrick Pizzella Administration and Management Assistant Secretary for Kristine Iverson Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs Assistant Secretary for Emily Stover DeRocco Employment and Training Assistant Secretary for Victoria A. Lipnic Employment Standards Assistant Secretary for Mine David D. Lauriski Safety and Health Assistant Secretary for John Henshaw Occupational Safety and Health Assistant Secretary for Pension Ann Laine Combs and Welfare Benefits Assistant Secretary for Policy Chris Spear Assistant Secretary for Public Kathleen Harrington Affairs Assistant Secretary for Frederico Juarbe, Jr. Veterans' Employment and Training Commissioner of Labor Statistics Louis Orr, Acting Deputy Under Secretary for Thomas Moorhead International Labor Affairs Inspector General Gordon S. Heddell Solicitor of Labor Eugene Scalia ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 [[Page 276]] 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) 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). Secretary The Secretary is 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. Small BusinessPrograms The Office of Small Business Programs administers the Department's efforts to ensure procurement opportunities for small, small disadvantaged, women-owned small businesses, HUBZone businesses, and businesses owned by service-disabled veterans. It serves as the Department's central referral point for small-business regulatory compliance assistance information; manages the Department's minority colleges and universities programs and other special programs; and provides management oversight and guidance for the Department's advisory committees to ensure compliance with applicable statutes and related requirements. For further information, call 202-693-6460. 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 202-693-6710. Regional Offices--Women's Bureau ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Address (Areas Served) Administrator ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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) Nancy Chen (IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI). Dallas, TX (525 Griffin St., 75202) (AR, LA, Beverly Lyle NM, OK, TX). Denver, CO (Suite 1620, 1999 Broadway, 80201- Frances Jefferson 6550) (CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY). Kansas City, MO (Suite 845, 1100 Main St., Rose A. Kemp 64105) (IA, KS, MO, NE). New York, NY (201 Varick St., 10014) (NJ, Mary Murphree NY, PR, VI). Philadelphia, PA (Suite 880 W., 170 S. Cornelia Moore Independence Mall W., 19106-3318) (DC, DE, MD, PA, VA, WV). San Francisco, CA (71 Stevenson St., 94105) Jenny Erwin (AZ, CA, GU, HI, NV). Seattle, WA (1111 3d Ave., 98101) (AK, ID, Karen Furia OR, WA). ------------------------------------------------------------------------ International Affairs The Bureau of International Labor Affairs assists in formulating international economic, social, trade, and immigration policies affecting American workers; 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; carries out overseas technical assistance [[Page 277]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] T189864.038 [[Page 278]] projects; assists in the administration of U.S. labor attache programs at embassies abroad; and conducts research on the labor market consequences of immigration proposals and legislation. Employment and Training Administration The The Employment and Training Administration contributes to the more efficient functioning of the U.S. labor market by providing quality job training, employment, labor market information, and income-maintenance services primarily through State and local workforce development systems. Adult Services The Administration is responsible for planning and developing policies, legislative proposals, goals, strategies, budgets, and resource allocation for the operation of comprehensive services to adults in the work force investment system; designing, developing, and administering employment and training services for welfare recipients, Native Americans, migrant and seasonal farmworkers, older workers, individuals with disabilities, and individuals dislocated due to mass layoffs and emergencies; and providing direction for the investigation of worker petitions and the preparation of industry impact studies relating to trade adjustment assistance. For more information, call 202-693-3500. Apprenticeship Training, Employer and Labor Services The Administration is responsible for developing materials and conducting a program of public awareness to secure the adoption of training in skilled occupations and related training policies and practices used by employers, unions, and other organizations; developing policies and plans to enhance opportunities for minority and female participation in skilled training; and coordinating the effective use of Federal, labor, and employer resources to create a clear training-to-employment corridor for customers of the work force development system. For more information, call 202-693-2796. Workforce Security The Administration is responsible for interpreting Federal legislative requirements for State unemployment compensation and employment service programs and one-stop systems; guiding and assisting States in adopting laws, regulations, and policies that conform with and support Federal law; developing, negotiating, and monitoring reimbursable agreements with States to administer the Work Opportunity and Welfare-to-Work Tax Credits Program; providing policy guidance for the Immigration and Nationality Act concerning aliens seeking admission into the United States in order to work; and overseeing the development and implementation of the Nation's labor market information system. For more information, call 202-693-3200. Youth Services The Administration is responsible for planning, developing, and recommending objectives, policies, and strategies for operations of a comprehensive youth employment and training system; and providing policy guidance and program performance oversight for Job Corps youth employment and training services and youth opportunity grant program authorized under the Workforce Investment Act. For more information, call 202-693-3030. The Administration has regional offices responsible for the oversight and grant administration of employment and training programs operated by State governments. [[Page 279]] Regional Offices--Employment and Training Administration ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address (Areas Served) Administrator Telephone Fax ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Atlanta, GA (Rm. 6M12, 61 Forsyth St. SW., Anna Goddard....................... 404-562-2092 404-562-2149 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., Byron Zudiema...................... 312-353-0313 312-353-4474 60604) (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI, IA, KS, MO, NE). Dallas, TX (Rm. 317, 525 Griffin St., Joseph C. Juarez................... 214-767-8263 214-767-5113 75202) (AR, LA, NM, OK, CO, MT, ND, SD, TX, UT, WY). New York, NY (Rm. 755, 201 Varick St., Marilyn K. Shea.................... 212-337-2139 212-337-2144 10014) (NJ, NY, PR, VI). Philadelphia, PA (Suite 825 E., 170 Thomas Dowd........................ 215-861-5205 215-861-5260 Independence Mall West, 19106-3315) (DC, DE, MD, PA, VA, WV). San Francisco, CA (Rm. 830, 71 Stevenson Armando Quiroz..................... 415-975-4610 415-975-4612 St., P.O. Box 193767, 94119-3767) (AZ, CA, HI, NV, AK, ID, OR, WA). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For further information, contact the Employment and Training Administration. Phone, 202-693-3690. Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration The Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration (PWBA) is responsible for promoting and protecting the pension, health, and other benefits of the over 150 million participants and beneficiaries in over 6 million private sector employee benefit plans. In administering its responsibilities, PWBA assists workers in understanding their rights and protecting their benefits; facilitates compliance by plan sponsors, plan officials, service providers, and other members of the regulated community; encourages the growth of employment-based benefits; and deters and corrects violations of the relevant statutes. ERISA is enforced through 15 PWBA field offices nationwide and the national office in Washington, DC. Field Offices--Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Area/Address Director ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Atlanta, GA (Suite 7B54, 61 Forsyth St. Howard Marsh SW., 30303). Boston, MA (Rm. 575, John F. Kennedy James Benages Bldg., 02203). 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., Steven Eichen 75202). Kansas City, MO (Suite 1200, 1100 Main Gregory Egan St., 64105-2112). Los Angeles, CA (Suite 200, 1055 E. Billy Beaver Colorado Blvd., 91106-2341). Miami, FL (Suite 104, 8040 Peters Rd., Jesse Day Plantation, FL 33324). New York, NY (201 Varick St. 10014)...... Francis Clisham Philadelphia, PA (Suite 870 W., 170 S. Mabel Capolongo Independence Mall W., 19106). St. Louis, MO (Rm. 338, 815 Olive St., Gary Newman 63101-1559). San Francisco, CA (Suite 915, 71 Bette Briggs Stevenson St., 94105). Seattle, WA (Suite 860, 1111 3d Ave., John Scanlon 98101-3212). Washington, DC (Suite 200, 1335 East-West Caroline Sullivan Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910). ------------------------------------------------------------------------ For further information, contact the Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration. Phone, 202-693-8664. Internet, www.dol.gov/dol/pwba. Employment Standards Administration The Employment Standards Administration is responsible for managing and directing employment standards programs dealing with minimum wage and overtime standards; registration of farm labor contractors; [[Page 280]] 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. Contracts 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. For further information, contact the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs Ombudsperson. Phone, 888-37-OFCCP (toll free). Regional Directors--Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Address (Areas Served) Director ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Atlanta, GA (61 Forsyth St. SW., 30303) Carol A. Gaudin (AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN). Chicago, IL (230 S. Dearborn St., 60604) Sandra Zeigler (IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, NE, OH, WI). Dallas, TX (525 Griffin St., 75202) (AR, Fred Azuz CO, LA, MT, ND, NM, OK, SD, TX, UT, WY). New York, NY (201 Varick St., 10014) (CT, James R. Turner MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PR, RI, VI, VT). Philadelphia, PA (3535 Market St., 19104) Joseph J. Dubray, Jr. (DC, DE, MD, PA, VA, WV). San Francisco, CA (71 Stevenson St., 94105) Woodrow Gilliand (AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, NV, OR, WA). ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Wages The Wage and Hour Division 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; safeguard the health and welfare of workers by discouraging excessively long hours of work; 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. 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, 202-693-0051. Regional Administrators--Wage and Hour Division ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Address (Areas Served) Regional Administrator ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Atlanta, GA (Rm. 7M40, 61 Forsyth St. SW., Alfred H. Perry 30303) (AL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN). Boston, MA (Rm. 525, JFK Bldg., 02203) (CT, Corlis Sellers MA, ME, NH, RI, VT). Chicago, IL (230 S. Dearborn St., 60604) Timothy Reardon (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI). Dallas, TX (Rm. 800, 525 S. Griffin St., Joe Dillarreal 75202) (AR, CO, LA, MT, ND, NM, OK, SD, TX, UT, WY). Kansas City, MO (Suite 700, 1100 Main St., Timothy Reardon 64105) (IA, KS, MO, NE). New York, NY (Rm. 750, 201 Varick St., Corlis Sellers 10014) (NJ, NY). Philadelphia, PA (Rm. 15210, 3535 Market Corlis Sellers St., 19104) (DC, DE, MD, PA, PR, VA, VI, WV). San Francisco, CA (Suite 930, 71 Stevenson George Friday St., 94105) (AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, NV, OR, WA). ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Labor-Management Standards The Office of Labor-Management Standards 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. For further information on union elections and reporting, call 202-693- 0124. For general information, call 202-693-0123. [[Page 281]] Regional Offices--Office of Labor-Management Standards ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Region Address Director ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Atlanta, GA............................. Suite 8B85, 61 Forsyth St. SW., Carol Carter 30303. Chicago, IL............................. Suite 774, 230 S. Dearborn St., Ronald Lehman 60604. Philadelphia, PA........................ Suite 415, 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Workers' Compensation The Office of Workers' Compensation Programs is responsible for programs providing workers' compensation for Federal employees, benefits to employees in private enterprise while engaged in maritime employment on navigable waters in the United States, and 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. 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, 202-693-0031. Regional/District Offices--Office of Workers' Compensation Programs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Area Address Director ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regional Offices Chicago, IL (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI).................... 230 S. Dearborn St., Nancy Jenson 60604. Dallas, TX (AR, LA, NM, OK, TX)..................... 525 S. Griffin St., E. Martin Walker 75202. Jacksonville, FL (AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN)... 214 N. Hogan St., 32202 Nancy L. Ricker New York, NY (CT, MA, ME, NH, PR, RI, NJ, NY, VI, 201 Varick St., 10014.. Kenneth Hamlett VT). Philadelphia, PA (DC, DE, MD, PA, PR, VA, VI, WV)... 170 S. Independence R. David Lotz Mall W., 19106. San Francisco, CA (AZ, CA, Guam, HI, NV)............ 71 Stevenson St., 94105 Sharon Tyler Seattle, WA (AK, ID, OR, WA)........................ 1111 3d Ave., 98101.... Sharon Tyler, Acting District Offices................................................................................................ Division of Federal Employees' Compensation..................................................................... Boston, MA.......................................... Rm. E-260, JFK Federal Michael Harvill Bldg., 02203. Chicago, IL......................................... 230 S. Dearborn St., Johnny Dawkins 60604. Cleveland, OH....................................... 1240 E. 9th St., 44199. Robert M. Sullivan Dallas, TX.......................................... 525 S. Griffin St., Frances Memmolo 75202. Denver, CO.......................................... 1999 Broadway, 80202... Shirley Bridge Jacksonville, FL.................................... 214 N. Hogan St., 32202 William C. Franson Kansas City, MO..................................... Suite 750, 1100 Main Charles O. Ketcham, Jr. St., 64105. New York, NY........................................ 201 Varick St., 10014.. Jonathan G. Lawrence Philadelphia, PA.................................... 170 S. Independence William Staarman Mall W., 19106. San Francisco, CA................................... 71 Stevenson St., 94105 Sharon Tyler Seattle, WA......................................... 1111 3d Ave., 98101- Doris Carender 3212. Washington, DC...................................... 800 N. Capitol St. NW., Herman Cain 20211. Division of Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation.......................................................... Baltimore, MD....................................... 31 Hopkins Plz., 21201. John McTaggart Boston, MA.......................................... Rm. E-260, JFK Federal Marcia Finn Bldg., 02103. Chicago, IL......................................... 230 S. Dearborn St., Thomas C. Hunter 60604. Honolulu, HI........................................ 300 Ala Moana Blvd., Phil Williams 96850. Houston, TX......................................... Suite 140, 8866 Gulf Chris John Gleasman Freeway, 77017. Jacksonville, FL.................................... 214 N. Hogan St., 32202 Charles Lee Long Beach, CA...................................... 401 E. Ocean Blvd., Eric Richardson 90802. New Orleans, LA..................................... 701 Loyola St., 70113.. Michael Brewer New York, NY........................................ 201 Varick St., 10014.. Richard V. Robilotti Norfolk, VA......................................... 200 Granby Mall, 23510. Basil E. Voultsides Philadelphia, PA.................................... 170 S. Independence John McTaggart Mall W., 19106. San Francisco, CA................................... 71 Stevenson St., 94105 Phil Williams Seattle, WA......................................... 1111 3d Ave., 98101- Karen Staats 3212. Division of Coal Mine Workers' Compensation..................................................................... Charleston, WV...................................... 2 Hale St., 25301...... Robert Hardesty Columbus, OH........................................ Suite 300, 1160 Dublin Don Dopps Rd., 43215. Denver, CO.......................................... 1999 Broadway, 80201... Kevin Peterson Greensburg, PA...................................... 1225 S. Main St., 15601 Colleen Smalley Johnstown, PA....................................... Rm. 201, 319 Washington Stuart Glassman St., 15901. Pikeville, KY....................................... 164 Main St., 41501.... Harry Skidmore Wilkes-Barre, PA.................................... Suite 100, 105 N. Main Marybeth Girton St., 18701. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 282]] For further information, contact the Employment Standards Administration, Department of Labor, Room S-3524, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210. Phone, 202-693-0001. Internet, www.dol.gov/dol/esa. Occupational Safety and Health Administration The Administration, headed by the Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health, sets and enforces workplace safety and health standards and assists employers in complying with those standards. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), created pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 651 et seq.), has established a four-fold focus: firm and fair enforcement of safety and health rules; partnership with States running their own OSHA- approved programs and with employers and employees interested in developing effective workplace safety and health programs; efficient promulgation of new rules that are clear and easy to understand and follow; and increased outreach and training to help employers and employees eliminate safety and health hazards. Regional Offices--Occupational Safety and Health Administration ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Address Administrator Telephone ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Atlanta, GA (61 Forsyth St. Cindy Coe.............. 404-562-2300 SW., 30303) (AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN). Boston, MA (Rm. E-340, JFK (Vacancy).............. 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 (525 Griffin St., John Miles............. 214-767-4731 75202) (AR, LA, NM, OK, TX). Denver, CO (1999 Broadway, Adam Finkel............ 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 Richard Soltan......... 215-861-4900 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........ 206-553-5930 98101) (AK, ID, OR, WA). ------------------------------------------------------------------------ For further information, contact the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210. Phone, 202-693-1999. Mine Safety and Health Administration The Mine Safety and Health Administration is responsible for safety and health in the Nation's mines. 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 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. District Offices--Mine Safety and Health Administration ------------------------------------------------------------------------ District/Address Telephone ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Coal Mine Safety and Health............................................. Barbourville, KY (3837 S. U.S. Hwy., 25 E, 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 (RR 1, Box 736, 15639)....................... 724-925-6190 Madisonville, KY (100 YMCA Dr., 42431-9019)............. 270-821-4180 [[Page 283]] Morgantown, WV (5012 Mountaineer Mall, 26501)........... 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 Fae Ramsey Ln., 41501)............... 606-432-0943 Vincennes, IN (Suite 200, 2300 Old Decker Rd., 47591)... 812-882-7617 Wilkes-Barre, PA (Suite 034, 7 N. Wilkes-Barre Blvd., 570-826-6321 18702)................................................. Metal/Nonmetal Mine Safety and Health................................... Northeastern (547 Keystone Dr. Warrendale, PA 15086- 724-772-2333 7573).................................................. Southeastern (Suite 212, 135 Gemini Cir., Birmingham, AL 205-290-7294 35209-4896)............................................ North Central (515 W. 1st St., Duluth, MN 55802-1302)... 218-720-5448 South Central (Rm. 462, 1100 Commerce St., Dallas, TX 214-767-8401 75242-0499)............................................ Rocky Mountain (P.O. Box 25367, Denver, CO 80225-0367).. 303-231-5465 Western (Suite 610, 2060 Peabody Rd., Vacaville, CA 707-447-9844 95687)................................................. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. Bureau of 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 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. BLS also serves as a statistical resource to the Department of Labor. Data are available 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 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 at stats.bls.gov. Regional offices issue additional reports and releases usually presenting locality or regional detail. Regional Offices--Bureau of Labor Statistics ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Region Address Commissioner ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 Denis S. McSweeney NY, PR, RI, VT). Bldg., 02203. Chicago, IL (IA, IL, IN, MI, 230 S. Dearborn Peter Hebein MN, ND, NE, OH, SD, WI). St., 60604. Dallas, TX (AR, CO, KS, LA, 525 Griffin Sq. Robert Gaddie MO, MT, NM, OK, TX, UT, WY). Bldg., 75202. Philadelphia, PA (DE, DC, MD, 3535 Market St., Alan M. Paisner NJ, PA, VA, WV). 19104. San Francisco, CA (AK, AS, AZ, 71 Stevenson St., Stanley P. Stephenson CA, GU, HI, ID, NV, OR, 94119-3766. Pacific Islands, WA). ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [[Page 284]] For further information, contact the Associate Commissioner, Office of Publications, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Department of Labor, Room 4110, 2 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20212. Phone, 202-691- 5200. Veterans' Employment and Training Service The Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS) is responsible for administering veterans' employment and training programs and activities to ensure that legislative and regulatory mandates are accomplished. The field staff works closely with and provides technical assistance to State employment security agencies and Workforce Investment 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. VETS provides training to separating servicemembers through its transition assistance program, Job Search. Federal contractors are provided management assistance in complying with their veterans affirmative action and reporting obligations. Staff also administer the veterans reemployment rights program and investigate complaints from veterans concerning denial of Federal veterans preference. 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) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Region/Address Director Telephone ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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)...... Sharon Mitchell (D)............................ 505-346-7502 Atlanta, GA (Rm. 6-T85, 61 Forsyth St. SW., William Bolls (RA)............................. 404-562-2305 30303). Atlanta, GA (Suite 504, 148 International Blvd. Ed Gresham (D)................................. 404-656-3127 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., Gary Lobdell (D)............................... 410-767-2110 21201). Baton Rouge, LA (Rm. 184, 1001 N. 23d St., Lester Parmenter (D)........................... 504-389-0339 70802). Bismarck, ND (1000 E. Divide Ave., 58502-1632). Jerry Meske (D)................................ 701-250-4337 Boise, ID (Rm. 303, 317 Main St., 83735)....... Pam Langley(D)................................. 208-334-6163 Boston, MA (2d Fl., 19 Staniford St., 02114- Paul Desmond (D)............................... 617-626-6690 2502). Boston, MA (Rm. E-315, JFK Federal Bldg., David Houle (RA)............................... 617-565-2080 02203). Carson City, NV (Rm. 205, 1923 N. Carson St., Judy Carlisle (D).............................. 775-687-4632 89702). Casper, WY (100 W. Midwest Ave., 82602-2760)... David McNulty (D).............................. 307-261-5454 Charleston, WV (Rm. 205, 112 California Ave., Charles Stores (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).. John Gayne (D)................................. 603-225-1424 Dallas, TX (Rm. 858, 525 Griffin St., 75202)... Lester L. Williams, Jr. (RA)................... 214-767-4987 Denver, CO (Suite 956, 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) Anthony Smithart (D)........................... 515-281-9061 Detroit, MI (Suite 950, 3032 W. Grand Blvd., Kim Fulton (D)................................. 313-456-3182 48202). Frankfort, KY (2d. Fl. W., 275 E. Main St., Charles R. Netherton (D)....................... 502-564-7062 40621-2339). Harrisburg, PA (Rm. 1108, 7th & Forster Sts., Larry Babbitts (D)............................. 717-787-5834 17121). Hato Rey, PR (No. 198, Calle Guayama, 00917)... Angel Mojica (D)............................... 787-754-5391 Helena, MT (1215 8th Ave., 59601).............. H. Polly LaTray-Holmes (D)..................... 406-449-5431 Honolulu, HI (Rm. 315, 830 Punch Bowl St., Gilbert Hough (D).............................. 808-522-8216 96813). Indianapolis, IN (Rm. SE-103, 10 N. Senate Bruce Redman (D)............................... 317-232-6804 Ave., 46204). Jackson, MS (1520 W. Capitol St., 39215-1699).. Angelo Terrell (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 L. Williams, Jr. (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)............................. 402-471-2378 Little Rock, AR (Rm. G-12, State Capitol Mall, Bryan Gallup (D)............................... 501-682-3786 72201). [[Page 285]] Madison, WI (Rm. 250, 201 E. Washington Ave., James R. Gutowski (D).......................... 608-266-8600 53702). Montgomery, AL (Rm. 543, 649 Monroe St., 36131- Thomas M. Karrh (D)............................ 334-223-7677 6300). Montpelier, VT (Rm. 303, 87 State St., 05601).. Richard Gray (D)............................... 802-828-4441 Nashville, TN (2232 Metro Center Blvd., 37228- Richard E. Ritchie (D)......................... 615-736-7680 1306). New York, NY (Rm. 766, 201 Varick St., 10014).. (Vacancy) (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., Tom Pearson (D)................................ 360-438-4600 98503-1040). Philadelphia, PA (Rm. 802, 2d & Chestnut Sts., Joseph W. Hortiz, Jr. (RA)..................... 215-861-5390 19106). Phoenix, AZ (1400 W. Washington St., 85005).... Michael Espinosa (D)........................... 602-379-4961 Raleigh, NC (Bldg. M, 700 Wade Ave., 27605).... Steven Guess (D)............................... 919-733-7402 Richmond, VA (Rm. 118, 703 E. Main St., 23219). Roberto Pineda (D)............................. 804-786-7270 Sacramento, CA (Rm. W1142, 800 Capitol Mall, Rosendo A. (Alex) Cuevas (D)................... 916-654-8178 94280-0001). St. Paul, MN (610 Piper Jaffray Plz., 444 Cedar Michael D. Graham (D).......................... 651-296-3665 St., 55101). Salt Lake City, UT (Suite 209, 140 E. 300 South Dale Brockbank (D)............................. 801-524-5703 St., 84111-2333). San Francisco, CA (Suite 705, 71 Stevenson St., (Vacancy) (RA)................................. 415-975-4702 94105). Seattle, WA (Suite 800, 1111 3d Ave., 98101- (Vacancy) (RA)................................. 206-553-4831 3212). Tallahassee, FL (Suite 205, 2574 Seagate Dr., Derek Taylor (D)............................... 850-942-8800 32302-1527). Topeka, KS (401 Topeka Blvd., 66603-3182)...... Gayle A. Gibson (D)............................ 785-296-5032 Trenton, NJ (11th Fl., CN-058, Labor Bldg., Alan E. Grohs (D).............................. 609-292-2930 08625). Washington, DC (Rm. 108, 500 C St. NW., 20001). Stanley Williams (D)........................... 202-724-7004 Westerly, RI (57 Spruce St., 02891-1921)....... John Dunn (D).................................. 401-528-5134 Wethersfield, CT (200 Follybrook Blvd., 06109). William Mason (D).............................. 860-263-6470 Wilmington, DE (Rm. 420, 4425 N. 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Employment The Department of Labor's Web site (www.dol.gov) provides detailed information about job opportunities with the Department, including the address and telephone numbers of the Department's personnel offices in the regions and in Washington, DC. Publications The Office of Public Affairs distributes fact sheets which describe the activities of the major agencies within 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 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. [[Page 286]] 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 to the Office of Participant Assistance and Communications, Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, Room N-5656, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210. Phone, 202-219-8921, or 800-998-7542 (toll free). Internet, www.dol.gov/dol/pwba. 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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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-1513, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210. Reports filed under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act may be examined there and purchased for 15 cents per page or by calling the Public Disclosure Room at 202-219-8771. The Office of Small Business Programs maintains a clearinghouse and inventory of compliance-assistance materials, which may be examined in Room C-2313, 200 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20210. Phone, 888-9-SBREFA (toll free). Internet, www.dol.gov/dol/osbp. 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