Christopher J. Godfrey - Apr 06, 2022
The Department of Labor does not want miners stricken with black lung disease and their families to feel uncertain about their benefits.
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Black Lung Benefits for Miners not at Risk Despite Reduced Coal Excise Tax
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Five Facts About Davis-Bacon and Related Acts
Jessica Looman - Apr 06, 2022
WHD is seeking comments on proposed changes to the Davis-Bacon Related Act Regulations.
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Adding Value Through Direct Care Work
Aleathea Simmons - Apr 05, 2022
Direct care work is, and always has been, essential to America’s workforce and economy. Learn about Aleathea Simmons's work as a direct support professional.
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Driving Change: An Interview with Steve Williams on the State of our Trucking Workforce.
Office of Public Affairs - Apr 04, 2022
Steve Williams, founder of Maverick USA who serves as the President of the Trucking Alliance, shares more about his background.
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Driving Change: An Interview with Todd Ellis on the State of our Trucking Workforce.
Office of Public Affairs - Apr 04, 2022
Todd Ellis, a member of Teamsters Local 848 and a port driver in Long Beach, shares more on his driving job and how our administration can support the trucking workforce.
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Driving Change: An Interview with Art Silvas on the State of our Trucking Workforce.
Office of Public Affairs - Apr 04, 2022
Art Silvas, a Teamsters Local Union 986 union steward and UPS Driver in Santa Maria, California, shares more about his driving job.
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March 2022 Jobs Report: America is Back to Work
Secretary Marty Walsh - Apr 01, 2022
Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the American economy added 431,000 jobs in the month of March
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The Intersection of Work and Wellbeing, for All Workers
Taryn M. Williams - Mar 30, 2022
Learn more about ODEP'S “Mental Health at Work: What Can I Do?” PSA to speak more openly about mental health and the workplace. Through this initiative, ODEP seeks to build a more inclusive, equitable workforce, and more supportive, welcoming workplaces, for all workers.
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Mental Health at Work: We All Have a Role to Play
Secretary Marty Walsh - Mar 30, 2022
Protecting equitable access to mental health and substance use treatment is a priority for me as your Labor Secretary and personally.