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National Apprenticeship Week. Nov 17-23, 2024

Registered Apprenticeship: 10 Years of Engagement, Expansion and Innovation

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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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“A competitive labor market is necessary to ensure workers have a level playing field and receive fair wages.We know that workers, families, and the economy do better when businesses compete, and employers do not restrict workers’ mobility to find better jobs. The Department of Labor is committed to continuing to collaborate across the government to address anti-competitive behavior and protect workers.

How the Department of Labor is Promoting Competition in Labor Markets

Secretary Marty Walsh - Jul 11, 2022
We have taken concrete steps to eliminate anti-competitive employer practices that can harm workers’ bargaining power and reduce wages and benefits.

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Protecting the Rights of Workers with Disabilities and Advancing Competitive Integrated Employment

Kristin García, Anupa Iyer Geevarghese - Jul 11, 2022
The Department of Labor is committed to protecting workers with disabilities and working across the federal government to advance competitive integrated employment for these workers.

Thea Lee with Guatemalan Labor Minister Rafael Rodriguez.

Leveraging Worker Voice and Labor Rights to Address the Root Causes of Migration in Central America

Thea Lee - Jul 11, 2022
Read about Thea Lee's visit to Guatemala and Honduras, where she met with government leaders, workers, unions, civil society actors, and employers on how we can build on past successes in strengthening labor law compliance under the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement.

June 2022: +372,000 jobs added. 3.6% unemployment rate. Source: bls.gov. dol.gov

June 2022 Jobs Report: Private Sector Recovery, Historic Growth

Secretary Marty Walsh - Jul 08, 2022
Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the American economy added 372,000 jobs in the month of June, and the unemployment rate remained at 3.6 percent for the fourth consecutive month.

President Biden speaking from a podium during an event in Ohio.

Protecting Pensions for America’s Workers

Secretary Marty Walsh - Jul 06, 2022
Every person deserves to retire with dignity and receive the benefits they earned through their years of hard work.

Update to the CareerInfo App is Now Available

Patricia Tate - Jul 06, 2022
Exploring your options? The CareerInfo app helps you find data and info about employment, pay, job outlook, how to get started, work environment and more for hundreds of occupations.

Alejandra Morales, secretary general of SINTTIA, celebrating the victory of her independent union with other workers at the plant

Reflections on the Two-Year Anniversary of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement

Thea Lee - Jul 01, 2022
At two years old, the USMCA is impacting workers around the world - including in Silao, Mexico, where workers recently elected a new independent union at the GM auto plant.

DOL-Timesheet App: Now Available on Android!

Jessica Looman - Jun 30, 2022
The free DOL-Timesheet App, long available for iPhone users, is now available on Android devices.

Transitioning from Apprenticeships to High-Demand Civilian Careers: Anthony and Yasmin’s Story Continued

Tim Winter - Jun 29, 2022
The last time we spoke with Anthony and Yasmin, they were eagerly anticipating Anthony’s separation from service and working to complete their pre-apprenticeship program. We checked in to see how they're doing in their Registered Apprenticeship programs.

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