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How Historic Infrastructure Investments Can Advance Equity in the Labor Force

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From #BaitToPlate: Securing Labor Justice for Fishers

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A Childhood Educator’s Take on Investing in Caregivers

Office of Public Affairs - Oct 20, 2021
Alvirleen Scott is an early childhood educator/caregiver. We asked Alvirleen to share her experience as a caregiver and her perspective on what investments are needed to support caregivers.

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7 Facts About Retirement Planning and Saving

Ali Khawar - Oct 19, 2021
Seven things you may not know about financial planning and saving for retirement, plus tools to achieve a financially secure future.

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Protecting Garment Workers from Systemic Abuse

Paul Chang - Oct 18, 2021
California's new Garment Worker Protection Act protects workers from abusive labor practices.

National Apprenticeship Week, November 15-21, 2021

Get Ready for National Apprenticeship Week 2021!

John Ladd - Oct 15, 2021
Use our resources for planning and promoting your National Apprenticeship Week event.

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5 Things to Know About the Child Tax Credit

Analilia Mejia - Oct 14, 2021
Don’t let your child and family miss out on this historic support. Apply today!

Myth vs. Facts

Anecdotes and Data

Jeffrey Freund - Oct 08, 2021
OLMS is working to increase the amount of information available on our website, reporting information on our enforcement activities in two ways.

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September Jobs Report: Unemployment Rates Continue to Drop

Secretary Marty Walsh - Oct 08, 2021
Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the American economy added 194,000 jobs in the month of September, and the unemployment rate was 4.8 percent, down from 5.2 percent in August.

September 2021: 4.8% unemployment rate. +194,000 jobs.

5 Numbers from the September Jobs Report

Janelle Jones - Oct 08, 2021
Chief Economist Janelle Jones shares takeaways from the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Situation report.

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3 Things You Didn’t Know About the Hidden Work of Girls

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