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National Apprenticeship Week. Nov 17-23, 2024

Registered Apprenticeship: 10 Years of Engagement, Expansion and Innovation

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Start making better, faster hiring decisions in under 15 minutes

Several workers sit and talk with Acting Secretary Su at The Venetian Resort. One worker’s red shirt, seen from the back, has the words “Culinary Union #226. Unite Here! Bartenders Union #165.”

New data shows workers want unions – and we support them

President Joe Biden, flanked by union members and labor leaders, signs an Executive Order to promote good jobs. Signs around him say "Investing in America" and "Good jobs, better pay." (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)

Why workers and employers needed a Good Jobs Executive Order

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With a Second Chance, Les and Michael Are Back on Their Feet

Manny Lamarre - Mar 28, 2024
Two stories show how peer-centered support (funded by our grants) can transform lives and help people find resilience and success after incarceration.

A woman types on a laptop in a home office while holding a small child.

Honoring the Role of Women in the Passage of the Family and Medical Leave Act

Jessica Looman - Mar 28, 2024
The passage of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 exemplifies how the struggle for fairness and equity has benefited America’s workers and families.

Collage with black and white photos: On the left, fire engines attempt to extinguish the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire. On the right, Crystal Eastman poses for a photo

How Crystal Eastman Fought for Pioneering Worker Protections

Christopher J. Godfrey - Mar 25, 2024
Her “grand bargain” framework remains the foundation of the workers’ compensation system in the United States.

A diverse group of women of different age ranges wearing colorful shirts and jackets hugging each other and smiling for the camera.

Taking Care of Ourselves: Health and Money Smarts for Women

Lisa M. Gomez - Mar 20, 2024
This Women's History Month, we're sharing tips to help you learn more about your rights and options when it comes to safeguarding your health and planning for retirement.

They Persevered: Honoring Three Georgia Women Behind the Landmark Olmstead Decision

Office of Disability Employment Policy - Mar 14, 2024
This year marks the 25th anniversary of a seminal moment in disability rights history and American history—the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Olmstead v. L.C. —which found that the unjustified segregation of disabled people into institutions was discrimination.

Acting Secretary Julie Su giving a speech at a podium with a sign that says "Making Equality Real" in the background.

Equity for Black Artists in the Entertainment Industry

Nicole Jackson Mansch, Alaysia Black Hackett - Mar 13, 2024
Through a series of live performances and a panel discussion hosted by Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su, we highlighted the contributions of Black artists and workers while addressing equity issues in the arts and entertainment industry.

A man and woman in business suits stand side by side, holding out their hands. On both palms is written the number 50, but the 0 on the woman's hand is the male gender symbol, and the zero on the man's hand is the female symbol.

How Targeting Industries with High Employment of Women Helps Lower the Pay Gap

Bonnie Worstell - Mar 13, 2024
Recent data illuminates how the Wage and Hour Division can help close the gender pay gap.

Bar graph title: Across race and ethnicity, a persistent wage gap. A graph depicting the wage gap between race and gender compared to the average white male: All races - 16%; Asian - 19%; White Non-Hispanic - 20%; Black - 4%; Hispanic - 13%.

What You Need to Know About the Gender Wage Gap

Erin George, Gretchen Livingston - Mar 12, 2024
What do you need to know about the gender wage gap and why is equal pay day important? The Women's Bureau shares five fast facts and resources on the issue.

Fast-Growing Science Occupations

Patricia Tate - Mar 08, 2024
If you're looking for an in-demand job and you like science, check out these 10 fast-growing jobs that pay well.

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