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N.C. Labor Commissioner Luke Farley recognized outstanding workplace safety achievements by Wilmington-area employers and employees during the N.C. Department of Labor’s annual Safety Awards Banquet, held Wednesday, June 25, at the McKeithan Center at Cape Fear Community College.

This week, North Carolina Labor Commissioner Luke Farley applauded the NC General Assembly for passing House Bill 559 — the "Make Elevators Great Again" (MEGA) Act — a key step toward eliminating the state’s elevator inspection backlog and enhancing public safety.

 

The N.C. Department of Labor recognized outstanding workplace safety achievements by Clinton-area employers and employees during the N.C. Department of Labor’s annual Safety Awards Banquet, held Tuesday, June 24, at the Sampson County Exposition Center.

The event, co-hosted with the Clinton-Sampson Chamber of Commerce, celebrated companies that have demonstrated a strong commitment to preventing injuries and building a culture of safety in the workplace.

Commissioner Luke Farley Encourages Workers and Employers to Stay Safe in the Summer Heat
Labor Commissioner Luke Farley Honors Gaston County Businesses for Workplace Safety Excellence

On Wednesday, North Carolina Commissioner of Labor Luke Farley announced an additional investment in the state’s frontline safety workforce: a 3% pay increase for all eligible Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs) who have served the Department for three years or more.

The department honors regional employers and employees for outstanding workplace safety
The department honors regional employers and employees for outstanding workplace safety
The department honors regional employers and employees for outstanding workplace safety
The department honors regional employers and employees for outstanding workplace safety