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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

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of National Apprenticeship Week!

Several workers sit and talk with Acting Secretary Su at The Venetian Resort. One worker’s red shirt, seen from the back, has the words “Culinary Union #226. Unite Here! Bartenders Union #165.”

New data shows workers want unions – and we support them

Close-up of a hand signing an employment contract.

Taking action against coercive 'fine print' provisions

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Power to Pump. More workers now have the right to break time and private space to pump during the workday.

Expanding Protections for Millions of Workers to Pump at Work

Jessica Looman - Aug 01, 2023
As we celebrate National Breastfeeding Month, we're proud to support new workplace rights expanding protections related to pumping breast milk.

Tiny toolbox sitting on top of a computer keyboard

Form LM-10 Revision: A New Tool for Workers in OLMS’ Toolbox

Jeffrey Freund - Jul 28, 2023
A revision to Form LM-10 will help promote labor-management transparency concerning unions, employers and consultants in the realm of federal contracts.

VETS Regional Veterans’ Employment Coordinators (RVECs) and leadership in Washington, D.C. at the Department's HQ

Finding Service after Service

Dana Kelly - Jul 27, 2023
Janice Maupin-Anderson enjoys helping veterans, maybe because she’s a veteran herself.

Five workers sit at a table facing a laptop. They are sitting in front of a window and laughing.

Promoting Mental Health-Friendly Workplaces — for Everyone

Julie Su - Jul 27, 2023
Recently, I got to sit down and listen to families share their stories about accessing the mental health care they and their loved ones needed.

Black and white 1940s photo showing a crowd of men in work clothes clustered inside an office. There are so many that they are spilling out the door.

'Oppenheimer' and America’s Nuclear Workers

Christopher J. Godfrey - Jul 26, 2023
One important part of history not shown in the movie “Oppenheimer” is the sacrifice made by tens of thousands of nuclear weapons workers.

Rehabilitation Act, 50, Advancing Access and Equity - Then, Now and Next

Examining 50 Years of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 – Section 504

Office of Disability Employment Policy - Jul 26, 2023
Signed 50 years ago, the Rehabilitation Act was the first federal law to address civil rights for people with disabilities, and it had a profound impact.

A female worker wearing a hard hat and safety goggles uses a walkie-talkie while sitting in a forklift or similar vehicle. The text reads "National Whistleblower Day, whistleblowers.gov"

Why Whistleblowers Matter

Meghan Smith, Marcus Smith, Lee Ann Dunbar - Jul 26, 2023
On National Whistleblower Day, we thank the courageous people who have spoken out about illegal or unsafe conditions in the workplace.

A Bangladeshi family stands outside their home, which is surrounded by floodwaters.

21st Century Trafficking: Emerging Hotspots for Forced Labor

Thea Lee - Jul 26, 2023
As we recognize World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, learn about emerging hotspots for forced labor and what we’re doing to combat it.

Three diverse women construction workers wearing a variety of protective gear, such as hard hats, ear protection, safety goggles, high-visibility vests and gloves.

Making PPE the Right Fit for All

Doug Parker - Jul 21, 2023
We're taking action to help make sure safety gear fits all workers in the construction industry, regardless of gender or body type.

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