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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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Workers at New Flyer celebrate their employer's voluntary recognition of their union.

How Companies Benefit When They Support Their Workers by Respecting Worker Choice

Cassie Robertson, Trudy Rebert, Lynn Rhinehart - Feb 24, 2023
Empowered workers help the department fulfill its mission because these workers are more likely to know and act on their workplace rights, helping ensure better compliance with workplace laws.

A collage shows four diverse families engaged in caregiving activities.

Family and Medical Leave Act: Protecting Those Who Provide Care

Jessica Looman - Feb 23, 2023
Our nation’s family caregivers are vital for the health and well-being of our communities.

A young American woman in sunglasses stands by a group of people working behind desks in a dirt clearing. A sign in French advertises World Day Against Malaria.

From the Peace Corps to the Wage and Hour Division: A Public Service Career

Jessica Kyle - Feb 22, 2023
If you’re a returned Peace Corps volunteer and you have a passion for public service, consider a career with the Wage and Hour Division.

Black sanitation workers participate in a strike in Memphis in 1968 as National Guard members look on. One worker carries a sign that reads “End dismal working conditions now.”

The Past and Future of Workplace Safety for Black Americans

Doug Parker - Feb 17, 2023
As we celebrate Black History Month, we know we must do more to create equity and safety for all workers.

Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh and Deputy Secretary Julie Su with construction workers and apprentices at the Grand Avenue Project in Los Angeles

Beyond the Bargaining Table: Pre-Apprenticeships

Office of Labor-Management Standards - Feb 17, 2023
Pre-apprenticeships bridge skill gaps to help participants who are not employment-ready learn both skills they need to qualify for entry into high-quality registered apprenticeship programs and the competencies to successfully complete those apprenticeships.

Three Black miners stand above ground, wearing coveralls and covered in coal dust.

What You Probably Didn’t Know About the Role of Black Miners in U.S. History

Ursula Frazier - Feb 15, 2023
Black Americans have had an integral role in shaping our nation’s mining industry since its earliest days — and yet their contributions remain largely unrecognized by mainstream history books.

Illustration of a male nursing assistant assisting an older man who uses a wheelchair in his home. The text reads "Caregiving Jobs Outlook."

Making a Career of Caring for Others

Dustin Riles, Emily Rolen - Feb 15, 2023
If you’re interested in making a career of helping others, check out these seven growing jobs.

Employment of People with Disabilities in Skilled Trade Professions

David Rosenblum, Alexandra Ruth - Feb 13, 2023
How many people with disabilities are working in skilled trades?

A monthly calendar, focused on the date Feb. 13, which is labeled Galentine's Day.

5 Women to Celebrate This Galentine’s Day

Office of Public Affairs - Feb 13, 2023
5 women who helped improve work in America.

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