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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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Three OSHA employees wearing hardhats and visibility vests survey the scene of the derailment.

Working Together to Keep Railroad Workers Safe

Doug Parker, Amit Bose - Mar 22, 2023
Following recent train derailments and accidents, we're working with the Federal Railroad Administration to protect the safety and health of railroad employees.

Female employee standing and speaking to seated colleagues

Equal Pay and Retirement Savings

Lisa M. Gomez - Mar 21, 2023
The difference between women’s and men’s salaries means more than lower take-home pay – it also means women have less money they can save towards their retirement.

In a crowded workroom, a woman pushes red fabric through a sewing machine.

The Exploitation of Garment Workers: Threading the Needle on Fast Fashion

Ruben Rosalez - Mar 21, 2023
Garment workers who make the looks you love are paid some of the lowest wages in the nation, sometimes as little as $1.58 per hour – and these workers produce clothing for many retailers you know.

Data Spotlight: Employment of Women with Disabilities in Skilled Trade Professions

Alexandra Ruth, David Rosenblum - Mar 21, 2023
How many women with disabilities are working in skilled trade positions?

Ben Elkind in an airplane ready to jump out to battle wildland fires

Advancing Fairness for Federal Firefighters Sickened on the Job

Christopher J. Godfrey - Mar 20, 2023
New policy updates will help streamline workers' comp claims processing for federal firefighters with certain occupational diseases.

A worker signs an employment contract while the employer points to the signature area.

Mandatory Arbitration Won’t Stop Us from Enforcing the Law

Seema Nanda - Mar 20, 2023
Because mandatory arbitration is on the rise, there are more workplaces where the Labor Department provides the only viable avenue for meaningful legal recourse when workers' rights are violated.

U.S. Ambassador Ken Salazar and Luisa María Alcalde, Mexico’s secretary of labor and social welfare, hold up signed documents as part of the ceremony to launch the pilot program.

Returning What is Owed to Migrant Workers

Thea Lee - Mar 17, 2023
Through a new pilot program, the Department of Labor and government of Mexico will collaborate to help return back wages owed to migrant workers who were employed in the U.S.

A coal miner covered in dust works inside an underground mine.

Rising Rates of Black Lung Underscore Need for Strong Federal Black Lung Program

Christopher J. Godfrey - Mar 17, 2023
Black lung disease and other lung conditions are increasing among younger coal miners. Learn how we're supporting them and their families.

Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program Helps Native American Veteran Get Back on His Feet

Dana Kelly - Mar 17, 2023
Once facing unemployment and housing instability, today veteran Wil Lowe is thriving and is an advocate for the Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program.

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