Holly Armstrong - Mar 22, 2022
Throughout America’s history, women have played a critical role in mines and mining operations. During Women's History Month, we recognize the contributions women have made in the mining industry and their role in creating opportunities and better working conditions in mines.
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Celebrating Rosie the Riveter
Wendy Chun-Hoon - Mar 21, 2022
On March 21, designated Rosie the Riveter Day, we honor the legacy of the women whose work supported the war effort and push for continued equity for women in nontraditional jobs.
Protecting Workers, Promoting Diversity and Enforcing the Law
Jenny R. Yang - Mar 21, 2022
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs holds those who do business with the federal government – contractors and subcontractors – responsible for ensuring they do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. Today we’re taking an important step to strengthen OFCCP’s ability to investigate and remedy employment discrimination by proposing to modify a final rule created by the Trump administration.
Advancing Women in Technology the OCIO Way
Wendy Manning - Mar 14, 2022
The Office of the Chief Information Officer within the Department of Labor is an information technology-based organization seeking to promote excellence and equality in technology by incorporating the unique perspectives, skills and voices of women in leadership roles.
Connecting the Dots: “Women’s Work” and the Wage Gap
Sarah Jane Glynn, Diana Boesch - Mar 14, 2022
The gender wage gap is a calculation that reflects the fact that, on average, women are paid less than men. All women were paid, on average, 83% of what men were paid.
Strengthening Labor Rights in the Mining Sector Abroad: Our Visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Thea Lee - Mar 14, 2022
Learn more about the Department of Labor's interest in deepening U.S.-Congo economic cooperation, particularly concerning the critical minerals sector.
My Trip with First Lady Dr. Jill Biden Highlighting ARPA-Funded Community College Training Programs
Angela Hanks - Mar 14, 2022
I joined the First Lady to hear from the colleges, businesses, students, and workers who have been positively impacted by the investments made in the American Rescue Plan Act.
Sweet as π: The Outlook for Jobs in the Math Field
Kathleen Green, Emily Krutsch - Mar 11, 2022
March 14 is the annual celebration of math held each year on Pi (π) Day. In honor of Pi Day, we’re highlighting math-related occupations.
Cryptocurrency Concerns: Why We’re Working to Protect Retirement Savings from Volatile Digital Investments
Ali Khawar - Mar 10, 2022
Our new guidance on 401(k) plan investments in cryptocurrencies aims to protect critical retirement savings: