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Stan Michalek - Jul 22, 2022
On July 24, 2002, nine coal miners at the Quecreek #1 Mine site in Pennsylvania were trapped after mining activities breached an adjacent mine filled with water. For 77 hours, MSHA, state, and local rescuers worked successfully to rescue all nine men.
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20 Years Later, a Look a Back at the Quecreek Mine Rescue
Creating Pathways for Women to Good Jobs
Sarah Jane Glynn - Jul 21, 2022
Read about the recent trips made by Secretary Walsh, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff and staff from the Women's Bureau. They made visits to Moore Community House in Jackson, Mississippi, Tools and Tiaras in New York and to Pennsylvania to visit WINC (Women In Nontraditional Careers) of Philadelphia Works.
Countdown to Retirement: Are You Ready?
Ali Khawar - Jul 21, 2022
The Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration can help you plan for retirement with free resources on financial planning, employer-provided retirement plans, and more.
Strong and Steady Growth: A Deep Dive into the Q2 Labor Market
Joelle Gamble - Jul 21, 2022
Strong, steady job growth is an apt description of the second quarter of U.S. labor market. Over the last three months, the economy added an average of 375,000 jobs per month.
New OSHA Enforcement and Oversight Measures Aim to Reverse the Rise of Trench-Related Fatalities
Doug Parker - Jul 15, 2022
To stress the dangers of disregarding federal workplace safety requirements for trenching and excavation work, OSHA enforcement staff will utilize every available tool at the agency’s disposal. OSHA stands ready to assist any employer who needs help to comply with our trenching and excavation requirements. We will conduct outreach programs, including safety summits, in all our 10 regions to help ensure any employer who wants assistance gets it.
32 Years of the ADA: Celebrating a Victory and a Vow
Taryn M. Williams - Jul 15, 2022
Each July, we celebrate the anniversary of a major milestone in America’s ongoing quest to build a more equitable, inclusive society — the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
July is Extreme Heat Month: Know the Warning Signs of Heat-Related Illness on Mining Sites
Stephen Gigliotti - Jul 13, 2022
All workers – and supervisors in particular – need to recognize the conditions of a “hot” job and should be provided heat-stress training on worker risk, prevention, symptoms, monitoring, treatment and personal protective equipment.
Disability Data Snapshot: Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
- Jul 12, 2022
Amy Fong, a mathematical statistician in the department’s Office of Disability Employment Policy, recently interviewed Justin Tsang, Hanna Lee and Shruti Rajkumar of the Asian Americans with Disabilities Initiative to ask about the importance of ensuring research considers the unique experiences of this population in the United States.
A Fully Restored Private Sector and Continued Growth: Highlights from the June 2022 Jobs Report
Joelle Gamble - Jul 12, 2022
In June, the economy added 372,000 jobs, with a three-month moving average of 375,000, exceeding market expectations.