Press Releases Search by Keyword Labor Department Awards Bordeaux Construction Co. Project with SHARP Designation Friday, August 5, 2022 at 12:00 PM The N.C. Department of Labor (NCDOL) named Bordeaux Construction Co. as a Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) participant during a ceremony held Thursday, Aug. 4 on the campus of Sandhills Community College. Bordeaux recently completed additions to Kennedy Hall and constructed new labs and classrooms for the college’s nursing program. Gate Precast Co. Recognized as 10-Year SHARP-Designated Site Thursday, August 4, 2022 at 12:00 PM The N.C. Department of Labor (NCDOL) recognized Gate Precast Co. as a 10-year Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) participant during an award ceremony held at the company’s plant in Oxford on Wednesday, Aug. 3. Cypress Glen Retirement Community Recertified as SHARP-Designated Site Friday, July 15, 2022 at 12:00 PM Cypress Glen Retirement Community earned recertification as a participant in the N.C. Department of Labor’s Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) during a ceremony held at the company’s Greenville facility on Thursday, July 14. Labor Commissioner Josh Dobson attended the ceremony where he provided keynote remarks and presented the ceremonial SHARP flag to company leadership and employees. Media Statement on State Budget Friday, July 8, 2022 at 12:00 PM Labor Commissioner Josh Dobson released the following statement regarding the state budget bill: “I commend the entire North Carolina General Assembly, along with House and Senate leadership, for their tireless efforts during the short session to present a proposed budget that works to help our great state and all North Carolinians. Biogen RTP Bio Facility Recertified as Carolina Star Site for Exceptional Safety Record Thursday, June 16, 2022 at 12:00 PM Biogen RTP Bio was recognized for their outstanding safety record by being recertified for a second time as a Carolina Star Site at the Research Triangle Park (RTP) facility on Thursday, May 26. Labor Commissioner Josh Dobson provided keynote remarks and commended Biogen for its continued commitment to workplace health and safety. Cintas Fire Protection Division's Durham Location Certified as Carolina Star Site Friday, June 10, 2022 at 12:00 PM Cintas Corp.’s Fire Protection Division Location F99 in Durham was recognized as a Carolina Star site during a ceremony on Thursday, June 9. Labor Commissioner Josh Dobson provided keynote remarks and presented the Carolina Star award and flag to company leadership. LANXESS Corp.'s Gastonia Facility Earns Initial Carolina Star Certification Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 12:00 PM LANXESS Corp.’s High Performance Materials (HPM) facility in Gastonia was recognized for their outstanding safety record by earning initial certification as a Carolina Star Site on Wednesday, June 1. Labor Commissioner Josh Dobson provided keynote remarks and congratulated LANXESS on receiving its first Carolina Star certification. Syngenta North America Receives 21 Million-Hour Safety Award Friday, May 20, 2022 at 12:00 PM Labor Commissioner Josh Dobson visited Syngenta North America Crop Protection in Greensboro on Tuesday, May 17, to present employees and management with a 21 Million-Hour award. Million-Hour safety awards are given to businesses which accumulate one million employee hours with no injuries or illnesses involving days away from work. Labor Commissioner Josh Dobson Announces New Mine and Quarry Bureau Chief Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 12:00 PM Mitchell County native James “Beau” Thomas was named the new chief of the labor department’s Mine and Quarry Bureau in an announcement made by Labor Commissioner Josh Dobson during a staff meeting on Tuesday, May 10. Thomas succeeds previous bureau chief William Gerringer, who retired at the end of April. Labor Commissioner Josh Dobson Honored at 2022 MTCC Alumni Awards Friday, May 13, 2022 at 12:00 PM Labor Commissioner Josh Dobson was honored with the Distinguished Alumni Award at the second annual Alumni Awards Ceremony held on Monday, May 9, at the McDowell Technical Community College (MTCC) Crane Resistoflex Auditorium. Commissioner Dobson emphasized the lasting impact MTCC had on his career. The educational opportunities offered by the North Carolina Community College System are an integral part of his continued success as a public official. Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Next page ›› Last page Last »