Office of Public Affairs - Jan 19, 2023
Through the Good Jobs Initiative, we’re doubling down on our commitment to advance job quality and support a whole-of-government approach to creating good jobs.
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Leveraging Federal Dollars to Create Good Jobs
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The Legacy of the Sago and Aracoma Mine Disasters
Holly Armstrong - Jan 18, 2023
Drawing on lessons from the Sago and Aracoma mine disasters, the MINER Act helped improve emergency response at mines across the country.
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December Jobs Report: Capping a Year of Worker-Centered Growth
Joelle Gamble - Jan 10, 2023
The U.S. economy added 223,000 jobs in December. With significant gains across industries, 2022 was a year of steady, worker-centered growth.
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December 2022 Jobs Report: A Strong End to 2022
Secretary Marty Walsh - Jan 06, 2023
With significant gains in health care, leisure and hospitality and construction jobs in December, we rounded out 2022 with more of the steady, stable growth that helped our workforce recover.
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I am DOL: Nicholas Gutierrez on Turning His Mining Experience Into a Career in Mine Safety
Office of Human Resources - Jan 06, 2023
As a third-generation miner, Nicholas Gutierrez understands the unique challenges — and rewards — associated with working in the mining industry.
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By the Numbers: Projected Growth in Data-Related Jobs
Ryan Farrell, Maria Hussain - Jan 04, 2023
To celebrate National Technology Day on Jan. 6, we’re highlighting fast-growing, high-wage careers that focus on data.
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COVID-19 and Employment Trends for People with Disabilities
Joelle Gamble, Megan Dunn-Paul - Jan 03, 2023
As the economy continues to recover from setbacks related to the COVID-19 pandemic, people with disabilities have re-entered the labor force in greater numbers and have even surpassed the pre-pandemic level
![In 2022, VETS educated 270K+ service members & spouses, Investigated 970 employment rights cases, Recognized 835 employers for recruiting, hiring & retaining veterans, Helped nearly 17K veterans via Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program grants, Supported 145K veterans through American Job Centers, Served 430K+ customers](/sites/default/files/styles/most_recent_teaser_image/public/VETS2022-featured.png?itok=VBwj_Sfx)
Veterans’ Employment and Training Service 2022 in Review
James Rodriguez - Dec 22, 2022
Our Veterans' Employment and Training Service supported hundreds of thousands of veterans and their families in 2022
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Enforcement Report: Highlights From 2022
Seema Nanda - Dec 21, 2022
In 2022, our Office of the Solicitor focused on protecting the most vulnerable workers while leveling the playing field for employers who comply with the law.