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David Rosenblum, Alexandra Ruth - Feb 13, 2023
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5 Women to Celebrate This Galentine’s Day
Office of Public Affairs - Feb 13, 2023
5 women who helped improve work in America.
3 Miners Electrocuted in 10 Days
Marcus Smith - Feb 10, 2023
Following the deaths of three miners, we’re urging all mine workers to follow electrical safety best practices.
MSHA’s Melanie Calhoun on Women in Science Jobs
Office of Public Affairs - Feb 10, 2023
Ahead of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we sat down with MSHA Director of Technical Support Melanie Calhoun to learn more about her career path and advice for other women interested in STEM careers.
How We Use Amicus Briefs to Shape the Law That Impacts Workers
Seema Nanda - Feb 09, 2023
To date, we've filed more than three dozen amicus briefs since January 2021 to enforce federal labor laws and protect workers.
Honoring Black Leaders with Intersecting Impact
Roxann Griffith - Feb 08, 2023
An ODEP employee reflects on the intersection of her identity and career.
A Few Brave Workers Spoke Up. Now Hundreds Are Receiving $3.6 Million in Back Pay.
Ruben Rosalez - Feb 08, 2023
We're putting $3.6 million in back wages into workers' pockets.
Careers That Make Pizza Possible
Dustin Riles - Feb 08, 2023
To celebrate National Pizza Day, we're taking a look at some of the growing occupations that help make pizza possible.
Celebrating 30 Years of the Family and Medical Leave Act
Jessica Looman - Feb 07, 2023
Over the past 30 years, we’ve helped 13,000 workers who were denied FMLA leave by their employers, 18,000 workers who were unjustly terminated, and 1,000 workers whose health benefits were not maintained as required by the law.