Christopher J. Godfrey - Sep 22, 2022
With the permanent extension of the coal excise tax, President Biden has made a significant investment in the security of the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund for years to come.
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Funding for Miners with Black Lung Disease Permanently Extended by the Inflation Reduction Act
Corrina’s Story - Safe Transportation for Farmworkers
Ruben Rosalez - Sep 20, 2022
The agricultural sector remains one of the most dangerous with hundreds of fatalities occurring each year, many related to transportation related incidents. The Wage and Hour Division is working hard to prevent these tragedies.
Strengthening and Diversifying the Cybersecurity Workforce
Brent Parton - Sep 19, 2022
Sept. 20 marks the halfway point for our four-month Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Sprint. To date, we've worked with 240+ organizations and 1,600 career seekers interested apprenticeship.
The Power of Recovery
Taryn M. Williams - Sep 15, 2022
September is National Recovery Month. The Department of Labor supports the millions of working families impacted by substance use disorders, every month.
How We’re Ramping Up Our Enforcement of Surveillance Reporting
Jeffrey Freund - Sep 15, 2022
Federal law requires employers – management – and consultants to file “Surveillance Reports” to report certain expenditures and arrangements they make in connection with labor disputes.
Holding Employers Accountable for Severe Safety and Health Violations
Doug Parker - Sep 15, 2022
We're updating our Severe Violator Enforcement Program to hold accountable employers who repeatedly disregard their workers' safety and health.
Transitioning from Active Duty? Consider Becoming an Apprentice!
Carolyn Renick - Sep 14, 2022
A great career with competitive wages doesn't always have to include college.
Serving the Workers Who Serve Us
Michael Speer - Sep 13, 2022
We’ve recovered over $5 million for workers under an initiative focusing on workers who support businesses by cleaning, providing security or doing landscaping.
You Have the Right to Form and Join a Union
Lucia Nunez, Valeria Treves - Sep 12, 2022
Unions improve the well-being of workers and support the mission of the U.S. Department of Labor in many ways.