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National Apprenticeship Week. Nov 17-23, 2024

Registered Apprenticeship: 10 Years of Engagement, Expansion and Innovation

A young woman with a blue blazer smiles while shaking the hand of a man in a blue suit. They are standing in a modern office lobby.

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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A female worker wearing a hard hat and safety goggles uses a walkie-talkie while sitting in a forklift or similar vehicle. The text reads "National Whistleblower Day, whistleblowers.gov"

Why Whistleblowers Matter

Meghan Smith, Marcus Smith, Lee Ann Dunbar - Jul 26, 2023
On National Whistleblower Day, we thank the courageous people who have spoken out about illegal or unsafe conditions in the workplace.

A Bangladeshi family stands outside their home, which is surrounded by floodwaters.

21st Century Trafficking: Emerging Hotspots for Forced Labor

Thea Lee - Jul 26, 2023
As we recognize World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, learn about emerging hotspots for forced labor and what we’re doing to combat it.

Three diverse women construction workers wearing a variety of protective gear, such as hard hats, ear protection, safety goggles, high-visibility vests and gloves.

Making PPE the Right Fit for All

Doug Parker - Jul 21, 2023
We're taking action to help make sure safety gear fits all workers in the construction industry, regardless of gender or body type.

Navajo uranium miners at the Rico Mine in 1953.

Improving Service for Navajo Workers Sickened on the Job

Christopher J. Godfrey - Jul 17, 2023
The Navajo Nation in the Four Corners region has been an important area for both coal and uranium mining.

Vanessa Ross at home. She uses a wheelchair and is holding a small dog.

I am DOL: Vanessa Ross on a Fulfilling Career in Public Service

Office of Human Resources - Jul 14, 2023
Claims examiner Vanessa Ross helps make sure that workers injured or sickened on the job receive the benefits they’re entitled to.

A map of the United States that shows 2,465 high road training programs, represented by blue and orange dots. There are dots in every state and territory in the United States.

Introducing the High Road to the Middle Class Map

Office of Public Affairs - Jul 13, 2023
Through tools like the High Road to the Middle Class map, we are supporting communities across the nation to develop high road training partnerships.

Acting Secretary Julie Su speaks at the Department of Labor's "Good Jobs, Great Cities Academy" launch event. She is standing behind a podium with a sign that says "President Joe Biden: Investing in America."

The High Road to the Middle Class

Julie Su - Jul 13, 2023
Our new map spotlights high road training programs that train America’s infrastructure, clean energy and manufacturing workforce for good jobs.

About two dozen people pose for a group photo in front of a brick wall.

Continuing the Fight for the Delta’s Underserved and Underpaid Farmworkers

Audrey Hall - Jul 12, 2023
Working with local partners, we've recovered $505,540 in back wages for 161 workers in the Mississippi Delta and fined employers $341,838 for violating the law.

A worker sits down on a work vehicle to cool down. They are wiping sweat off of their forehead.

Four Ways to Cool Down Heat Illness

Jeffrey Cook - Jul 10, 2023
July is Extreme Heat Awareness Month. One of the biggest hazards at this time of year is overheating. Outdoor and indoor heat exposure may cause heat-related illnesses and can lead to preventable fatalities.

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