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Office of Human Resources - Feb 24, 2023
Clarissa Romero, a safety and health compliance officer in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, helps make sure that workers come home safe at the end of every shift.
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I am DOL: Clarissa Romero on Keeping Workers Safe on the Job
Research Snapshot: Why More Employers are Voluntarily Recognizing Unions
Cassie Robertson - Feb 24, 2023
We sat down with Aurelia Glass, a researcher at the Center for American Progress to discuss her latest research on voluntary recognition and organizing.
IT Company Recognized for Hiring Veterans
Karla Langham - Feb 24, 2023
Our HIRE Vets Medallion Award recognizes exceptional employer efforts to recruit, employ and retain veterans.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.