Office of Public Affairs - Nov 12, 2021
We asked Cristina Barillas to share her experience as a woman who has worked her way into a profession traditionally segregated by race and gender, and what that good job means to her and her family.
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Commercial Driving is a Great Career Choice for Veterans
Julian Purdy - Nov 10, 2021
We've collected resources that can help veterans connect with rewarding opportunities as commercial drivers, a growing occupation.
Building an Economy that Works for Women
Janelle Jones, Wendy Chun-Hoon - Nov 09, 2021
Chief Economist Janelle Jones and Women's Bureau Director Wendy Chun-Hoon share what the October Jobs Report reveals about the state of America’s working women.
Veterans in the Labor Force: 6 Stats
Sara Hylton - Nov 09, 2021
November is National Veterans and Military Families Month, when we honor and recognize the service of U.S. veterans. Here are six stats you may not know.
Safeguarding Equality and Religious Freedom
Jenny R. Yang - Nov 08, 2021
We are taking an important step toward protecting workers from discrimination and safeguarding principles of religious freedom.
5 Numbers from the October Jobs Report
Janelle Jones - Nov 05, 2021
Chief Economist Janelle Jones shares takeaways from the latest economic situation report.
October Jobs Report: A Historic Pace
Secretary Marty Walsh - Nov 05, 2021
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the American economy added 531,000 jobs in the month of October, and the unemployment rate was 4.6 percent
Expanding Protections Against COVID-19 Improves Worker Safety
Jim Frederick - Nov 04, 2021
OSHA's new Emergency Temporary Standard will help reduce COVID-19 case numbers, help more people get back to work and stay healthy, and strengthen our economy.
Equity Snapshot: Apprenticeships in America
Janelle Jones, Alexander Hertel-Fernandez, Christopher DeCarlo - Nov 04, 2021
Though apprenticeships have a proven track record of producing strong results for both employers and workers, we still have a long way to go toward advancing equity in apprenticeship participation.