Office of Public Affairs - May 08, 2023
Jacob, a graduate of the STRIVE Future Leaders workforce development program, on his experience learning about careers in the culinary arts.
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How Dr. Betty Fought for Coal Miners
Jennifer Menard - May 05, 2023
Dr. Elizabeth Hayes was a fierce public health advocate who fought for coal miners and their families in the 1940s.

Join the 10th Annual #StandDown4Safety
Damon Bonneau - Apr 28, 2023
Join us May 1-5 to spread the word about the dangers of construction falls and how to prevent them.

Serving the Families of Fallen Miners
Brian Thompson - Apr 27, 2023
At 6 a.m. on Friday, June 3, 2016, 56-year-old James “Dee” Hemphill and 24-year-old Emmitt Shorter went to work at Harmony Mine and Mill in Mississippi. Both men were working together to excavate material from the Johnson Pit and transport it to the on-site plant or waste dump.

Innovative Technologies at the Department of Labor
Krista Kinnard - Apr 26, 2023
Get a sneak preview of tech innovations at the Labor Department and other agencies we'll be showcasing at Federal Tech Day on May 18, but here’s a sneak preview.

Building Tiny Homes and a Green Workforce
Office of Public Affairs - Apr 20, 2023
One of our YouthBuild grantees is teaching young people how to build eco-friendly tiny homes. We met up with 19-year-old Roberto C. Fabela to hear about his experiences in the program and the skills he's gained.

Protecting the Rights of Working Parents
Steven Salazar - Apr 18, 2023
When Daryl took parental leave for the birth of his daughter, his company fired him - in violation of the law. So he called the Wage and Hour Division.

Making Green: Good-Paying Jobs With an Environmental Focus
Patricia Tate - Apr 18, 2023
Looking for a new career? If you’re passionate about protecting the planet, check out these 10 good-paying jobs with an environmental focus.

A Second Chance Set This Worker on the Path to Career Success
Office of Public Affairs - Apr 12, 2023
Second Chance Month provides an opportunity to highlight the barriers people face in finding work after incarceration – and the benefits of the programs that help them overcome those challenges.