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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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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.

Two large dump trucks are parked in a wooded area with overhead power lines visible above them.

3 Miners Electrocuted in 10 Days

Marcus Smith - Feb 10, 2023
Following the deaths of three miners, we’re urging all mine workers to follow electrical safety best practices.

Official portrait of Melanie Calhoun with an American flag in the background.

MSHA’s Melanie Calhoun on Women in Science Jobs

Office of Public Affairs - Feb 10, 2023
Ahead of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we sat down with MSHA Director of Technical Support Melanie Calhoun to learn more about her career path and advice for other women interested in STEM careers.

An empty wood-paneled courtroom showing the judge's bench, and defendant's and plaintiff's tables.

How We Use Amicus Briefs to Shape the Law That Impacts Workers

Seema Nanda - Feb 09, 2023
To date, we've filed more than three dozen amicus briefs since January 2021 to enforce federal labor laws and protect workers.

Honoring Black Leaders with Intersecting Impact

Roxann Griffith - Feb 08, 2023
An ODEP employee reflects on the intersection of her identity and career.

A man in a red tee shirt smiles at the camera.

A Few Brave Workers Spoke Up. Now Hundreds Are Receiving $3.6 Million in Back Pay.

Ruben Rosalez - Feb 08, 2023
We're putting $3.6 million in back wages into workers' pockets.

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