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Making holiday work safe for everyone

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Employer strategies to end gender-based violence and harassment at work

Six warehouse workers of different genders and racial backgrounds, one of whom has a disability, pose for a photo in safety vests and hardhats.

Phasing out pay inequity for workers with disabilities

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A tale of two strikes

Jeffrey Freund - Nov 18, 2024
Striking workers are a real-world reminder to employers that workers’ voices deserve their attention. Here are two examples.

National Apprenticeship Week. Nov 17-23, 2024

Registered Apprenticeship: 10 Years of Engagement, Expansion and Innovation

José Javier Rodríguez - Nov 18, 2024
Join us in celebrating the 10th annual National Apprenticeship Week! Thanks to the partners across the country who are hosting events and elevating Registered Apprenticeship.

Start making better, faster hiring decisions in under 15 minutes

Nick Beadle - Nov 13, 2024
Hiring is hard. Our Skills-First Hiring Starter Kit can help employers make better hiring decisions and open doors for qualified workers.

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Revamping unemployment insurance, one state at a time

Brittany Stich - Nov 13, 2024
Assistant Secretary Rodríguez led a panel with Wisconsin labor leaders on how the state is improving unemployment insurance to ensure workers have fair access to benefits.

By 2033, 1 in 8 new jobs will be in this sector

Stanislava Ilic-Godfrey - Nov 12, 2024
From 2023 to 2033, about 1 in 8 new jobs will be in leisure and hospitality. Learn more about these jobs and what’s driving the growth.

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Growing and diversifying the STEM/STEAM educator workforce through Registered Apprenticeship

Manny Lamarre - Nov 08, 2024
Registered Apprenticeship has the power to improve the recruitment and retention of STEM/STEAM educators.

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Empowering employers to support domestic violence survivors at work

Kate Miceli, Amy Dalrymple - Oct 31, 2024
FARE grantee Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence explains how they’re partnering with employers to better support survivors of domestic violence.

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Access to good jobs for all through registered apprenticeships

John Ladd - Oct 31, 2024
National Disability Employment Awareness Month recognizes and honors workers with disabilities. This year’s theme, “Access to Good Jobs for All,” emphasizes the importance of ensuring quality job opportunities, including potential solutions such as Registered Apprenticeships.

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Worker ownership: Creating commitment and community

Lisa M. Gomez - Oct 30, 2024
Assistant Secretary of the Employee Benefits Security Administration Lisa M. Gomez shares insights on her visits to worker-owned businesses and the benefits of employee ownership.

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