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Doug Parker - Aug 11, 2022
Every year, more than 5,000 workers are killed on the job, about 14 per day, and more than 3.6 million suffer serious job-related injuries or illnesses.
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July Jobs Report: 2 New Milestones in our Economic Recovery
Joelle Gamble - Aug 10, 2022
The July jobs report marked two new milestones in the economic recovery: First, the number of Americans working exceeded the pre-pandemic number. Second, the unemployment rate is 3.5%, back to its pre-pandemic low.
How We’re Encouraging Miners to Get Vaccinated During National Immunization Awareness Month
Jeannette Galanis - Aug 09, 2022
August is National Immunization Awareness Month. This annual observance highlights the efforts of MSHA’s Miner Vaccination Outreach Program to protect miners against COVID-19 through vaccination.
What to Expect from Your Employer When You’re Expecting: Maternal Health Series Offers New and Expectant Moms Vital Information
Jessica Looman, Wendy Chun-Hoon - Aug 09, 2022
The time to prioritize maternal health and protect the rights of working mothers is now. The health of our families, our communities and our economy depends on it. Coinciding with National Breastfeeding Month, U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division and Women’s Bureau will host representatives from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to kick off a year-long series of webinars and outreach events to ensure workers, worker advocates, health care providers and employers understand the workplace rights of new and expectant parents as well as employer responsibilities.
July 2022 Jobs Report: Remarkable Job Growth
Secretary Marty Walsh - Aug 05, 2022
Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the American economy added 528,000 jobs in the month of July, and the unemployment rate ticked down to 3.5 percent.
Honoring Public Servants
Julie Su - Aug 04, 2022
We're committed to ensuring as many public servants as possible take advantage of the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program.
Celebrating Benefits.gov’s 20th Anniversary with a Technology Update
Rick Kryger - Aug 04, 2022
For 20 years, Benefits.gov has been the official benefits website of the United States federal government. It has helped millions of people find federal and state benefits, assess their eligibility and learn how to apply for those resources. This year, the Department of Labor and the Office of the Chief Information Officer celebrate the 20th anniversary of Benefits.gov.
If Not Now, When? Prioritizing Equity in Our Economic Recovery
Wendy Chun-Hoon - Aug 03, 2022
Last week, I traveled to Birmingham, Alabama, to meet with workers, community organizations and local officials and understand how the city is getting organized to center gender and racial equity as we emerge from the pandemic. We met with Mayor Randall Woodfin, who earlier this year launched an initiative – Embrace Mothers – aimed at supporting single moms with a $375 monthly stipend over one year to ease their financial hardship and help offset the caregiving penalties they face as single parents in the workforce.
I got to meet Kimber Washington, who talked about the relief she felt to b
Teaming up With the Employment Resource Coordinator to Support North Carolina Veterans
- Aug 02, 2022
For Air Force veteran Lane Dyer, giving back to the veteran community is more than just a job; it’s a passion.