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National Apprenticeship Week. Nov 17-23, 2024

Registered Apprenticeship: 10 Years of Engagement, Expansion and Innovation

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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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Answering the Call: 20 Years of Conversations With America’s Workforce

Tanya Lowe - Sep 13, 2021
For 20 years, our National Contact Center has been answering questions about unemployment, wages, workplace safety and health, pension and health benefits—and much more.

An OSHA inspector visits a home destroyed by a tornado to check on workers during cleanup and recovery efforts.

Recovering From a Disaster? We Can Help

Tiffany Koebel - Sep 13, 2021
If your community has been affected by a severe storm, flood or other disaster, the U.S. Department of Labor has resources that can help.

An OSHA employee looks over recovery efforts at Ground Zero

Remembering Those We Lost, Honoring Those Who Helped

Richard Mendelson - Sep 10, 2021
OSHA's Rich Mendelson reflects on his experience leading the Manhattan Area Office on 9/11 and lessons learned.

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How to Use Your Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Benefits

Ali Khawar - Sep 09, 2021
Your health insurance plan may cover the mental health or substance abuse services or treatment you need, thanks to the federal law on mental health parity.

Photo of two construction workers with the text "Suicide Prevention Week, Sept. 6-10"

Workplace Suicide Prevention Safety Programs Can Save a Life

Jim Frederick, Karena Lorek, Kristina Lenoch - Sep 08, 2021
Fact: Men working in construction have one of the highest suicide rates. During Suicide Prevention Month, OSHA is raising awareness about the importance of mental health safety in the workplace.

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August Jobs Report: Americans are Getting Back to Work

Secretary Marty Walsh - Sep 03, 2021
With an average growth of 750,000 jobs in the last three months and the lowest unemployment rate since the pandemic began, the Biden Administration is continuing to get Americans back to work.

August 2021. On average we've added 750,000 jobs per month for the last three months.

5 Numbers from the August Jobs Report

Janelle Jones - Sep 03, 2021
We’re still making our way towards pre-pandemic employment strength, and while there’s still plenty of work to do, August’s report included some positive indicators.

National Preparedness Month: Planning Ahead to Protect Workers

Young Wheeler - Sep 01, 2021
During National Preparedness Month in September, we are getting the word out on how important it is for employers to plan ahead.

Transitioning from Military Service? Employment Navigators Can Help

Tim Winter - Aug 31, 2021
How Employment Navigators can help transitioning service members and their spouses connect with good civilian jobs.

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