On his first day in office, President Biden issued a historic charge to all federal agencies: First, assess how well government programs are reaching historically underserved communities—including people of color and others who have been underserved, marginalized, and affected by persistent poverty and inequality.

Every year, more than 5,000 workers are killed on the job, about 14 per day, and more than 3.6 million suffer serious job-related injuries or illnesses.

The July jobs report marked two new milestones in the economic recovery: First, the number of Americans working exceeded the pre-pandemic number, as the economy added 528,000 jobs in July with a three-month moving average of 437,000. Second, the unemployment rate is 3.5%, back to its pre-pandemic low, which matched the lowest unemployment rate in 50 years.

August is National Immunization Awareness Month. This annual observance highlights the efforts of MSHA’s Miner Vaccination Outreach Program to protect miners against COVID-19 through vaccination. 

The time to prioritize maternal health and protect the rights of working mothers is now. The health of our families, our communities and our economy depends on it. Coinciding with National Breastfeeding Month, U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division and Women’s Bureau will host representatives from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to kick off a year-long series of webinars and outreach events to ensure workers, worker advocates, health care providers and employers understand the workplace rights of new and expectant parents as well as employer responsibilities.

Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the American economy added 528,000 jobs in the month of July, and the unemployment rate ticked down to 3.5 percent.  

An estimated 21 million individuals in the U.S. workforce are public service employees, including those at the department. America’s public servants are educators, first responders and health-care workers, military personnel, local, state and federal government employees, and nonprofit workers: They all provide essential services to our communities and economy. That’s why we're committed to ensuring as many public servants as possible take advantage of the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program, also known as PSLF.

For 20 years, Benefits.gov has been the official benefits website of the United States federal government. It has helped millions of people find federal and state benefits, assess their eligibility and learn how to apply for those resources. This year, the Department of Labor and the Office of the Chief Information Officer celebrate the 20th anniversary of Benefits.gov.

Last week, I traveled to Birmingham, Alabama, to meet with workers, community organizations and local officials and understand how the city is getting organized to center gender and racial equity as we emerge from the pandemic.

For Air Force veteran Lane Dyer, giving back to the veteran community is more than just a job; it’s a passion.