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National Apprenticeship Week. Nov 17-23, 2024

Registered Apprenticeship: 10 Years of Engagement, Expansion and Innovation

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Start making better, faster hiring decisions in under 15 minutes

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

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

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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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Youth Employment Works

Brent Parton - Mar 15, 2023
Last week, we launched the Youth Employment Works strategy to set a clear vision for young people in the workforce system and its public and private sector partners.

Chart showing Projected Labor Force Changes for Women 2021-31.

Working Women: Data from the Past, Present and Future

Christine Machovec - Mar 15, 2023
For Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics on working women in the labor force from the past, present and future.

A woman in hard hat, toolbelt and protective goggles stands confidently in a building undergoing renovation.

Fulfilling the Promise of Equal Employment Opportunity

Office of Public Affairs - Mar 14, 2023
We recently caught up with Tia Vonil, an electrician with IBEW Local 48, to share more about her experience in the trades.

A collage shows three women of different racial backgrounds engaged in different construction tasks. All are wearing safety gear.

Recommitting to Pay Equity on Equal Pay Day

Jenny R. Yang - Mar 14, 2023
OFCCP is committed to advancing pay equity through multiple critical efforts.

5 Fast Facts: The Gender Wage Gap

Wendy Chun-Hoon - Mar 14, 2023
Here are five fast facts about the gender wage gap.

Secretary Walsh with a group of diverse union workers who are wearing green shirts. One carries a sign that says "Proud Worker."

The Ultimate Honor

Secretary Marty Walsh - Mar 09, 2023
Marty Walsh reflects on his time as secretary of labor and the impact the Labor Department has on working people across America and the world.

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