Jassiel Aguila uses an arch welder to merge two pipes together as he continues his education as a pipefitter at the Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Pipefitting Education Center on January 5, 2012 in Opa Locka, Florida. Phil Rodin, the Director of Education at the center, said he is seeing a slight increase of job openings for his students as the latest ADP National Employment Report released showed that there was an increase of 325,000 jobs nationwide in December. Many of the students have jobs and use the education center to complete certification requirements for more pay and better jobs. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

From Madame Noire Business: Meyer Tool, an engine parts manufacturer based in Cincinnati, has agreed to pay $325,000 in back wages and interest to 60 African-American workers who were rejected for entry-level machinist positions. The company reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, putting an end to the race-discrimination case.

According to Fox 19 in Cincinnati, the OFCCP “found that Meyer Tool didn’t give equal consideration without regard to race to qualified job applicants.” In addition to the cash payment, the company will offer 11 of the applicants positions and training to all employees.

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