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Women’s History Month: Honoring the Intersections of Disability and Diversity
Reflecting on how the Affordable Care Act Changed Health Coverage
Ali Khawar - Mar 23, 2022
Before the passage of the Affordable Care Act, getting adequate and reliable health coverage was a challenge for millions of Americans.Many plans didn’t allow you to keep children on your health plan after they graduated from college, pre-existing conditions like heart disease and cancer often weren’t covered when you switched to new coverage, and many plans only covered a limited amount for essential benefits, leading to significant out-of-pocket costs. And millions of Americans didn’t have health coverage at all.Since 2010, the ACA has made health coverage more accessible and affordable for
One Year as Your Labor Secretary
Secretary Marty Walsh - Mar 23, 2022
On March 23, 2021, I was sworn in by Vice President Kamala Harris as the 29th Secretary of Labor for the United States of America. As the son of immigrants from Ireland and as someone who started my career on a construction site as a union laborer, it was the dream of a lifetime.
Now, one year later, I’m in awe of how much we can accomplish when we come together in service to the working people of America. Our team at the Department of Labor – in partnership with workers, unions, employers, government leaders at every level and advocates on every issue – helped millions of worker
A Brief History of Women in Mining
Holly Armstrong - Mar 22, 2022
Throughout America’s history, women have played a critical role in mines and mining operations. During Women's History Month, we recognize the contributions women have made in the mining industry and their role in creating opportunities and better working conditions in mines.
Celebrating Rosie the Riveter
Wendy Chun-Hoon - Mar 21, 2022
On March 21, designated Rosie the Riveter Day, we honor the legacy of the women whose work supported the war effort and push for continued equity for women in nontraditional jobs.
Protecting Workers, Promoting Diversity and Enforcing the Law
Jenny R. Yang - Mar 21, 2022
Today we’re taking an important step to strengthen our ability to investigate and remedy employment discrimination by proposing to modify a final rule created by the previous administration.
Advancing Women in Technology the OCIO Way
Wendy Manning - Mar 14, 2022
The Office of the Chief Information Officer within the Department of Labor is an information technology-based organization seeking to promote excellence and equality in technology by incorporating the unique perspectives, skills and voices of women in leadership roles.
Connecting the Dots: “Women’s Work” and the Wage Gap
Sarah Jane Glynn, Diana Boesch - Mar 14, 2022
The gender wage gap is a calculation that reflects the fact that, on average, women are paid less than men. All women were paid, on average, 83% of what men were paid.
Strengthening Labor Rights in the Mining Sector Abroad: Our Visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Thea Lee - Mar 14, 2022
Learn more about the Department of Labor's interest in deepening U.S.-Congo economic cooperation, particularly concerning the critical minerals sector.