Event Summary: OFCCP Visit to Sumas City Town Hall

On September 5, 2024, representatives from the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) visited the Sumas City Town Hall to promote the upcoming American Legion Town Hall event scheduled for the following day. Ed Cunningham, Pacific Region Outreach Compliance Specialist, Dr. Richard Dadzie, Labor Economist from OFCCP’s Branch of Expert Services, and Keysha M. Echevarria Silva, Wage and Hour Representative from the U.S. Department of Labor, engaged with community members and the Town Hall representative, Arielle Bons, Court/Utility Clerk.

During their visit, the OFCCP representatives outlined the agency's mission and the laws it enforces, emphasizing key worker rights on federal construction job sites. They provided insights into OFCCP initiatives aimed at enhancing workforce equity and compliance, fostering a better understanding of the rights afforded to workers in federally funded projects.

The conversation highlighted the importance of awareness around labor regulations and compliance, encouraging local stakeholders to participate in the upcoming town hall event to learn more about these critical topics.