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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

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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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MSHA: Improving Miners’ Safety and Health for 45 Years

Chris Williamson - Mar 08, 2023
Forty-five years ago, MSHA was created to help keep America’s miners safe and healthy. We celebrate the progress we have made since 1978 while acknowledging our work is far from done.

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Wage Gaps, Equity and Economic Growth

Alaysia Black Hackett - Mar 08, 2023
Here are a few ways the U.S. Department of Labor is embracing equity at work.

Black and white photo of Judy Heumann speaking into a microphone at a rally.

Judy Heumann: The Legacy of Leadership

Taryn M. Williams - Mar 06, 2023
Judy Heumann’s impact was profound. Her name is intertwined with the disability rights movement, and her activism embedded in nearly every policy advancement for people with disabilities in America.

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11 Quotes from Women Labor Leaders

Jordan Steinberg - Mar 02, 2023
In honor of Women’s History Month, here are eleven inspiring quotes from women labor leaders.

Building Good Jobs in the US: Tools for Employers, Workers and Government

Julie Su - Mar 01, 2023
The Department is excited to release Good Jobs in Federal Investments: A Toolkit for Employers, Workers, and Government

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Graduating Soon? Tips to Help You Plan for Your Financial Future Now!

Lisa M. Gomez - Feb 28, 2023
During this America Saves Week, learn about some of the basic financial responsibilities you’ll have and tips to help you handle them successfully/plan for them.

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Data Spotlight: Employment of Black Workers with Disabilities in Skilled Trade Professions

David Rosenblum, Alexandra Ruth - Feb 28, 2023
Data analysis on Black workers with disabilities working in skilled trade professions

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Successfully Navigating Hybrid Work - the OCIO Way

Thomas Flagg - Feb 28, 2023
We understand that as work changes for the public and our own staff, so too does IT support. That's why we’re constantly evaluating and adapting which tools and strategies best support the department’s mission.

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Protecting Workers and Safeguarding Religious Freedom

Jenny R. Yang - Feb 28, 2023
We're protecting workers from discrimination and safeguarding principles of religious freedom by rescinding a rule for federal contractors and subcontractors.

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