Nick Beadle, Robert Kight - Jun 17, 2024
The Biden administration is funding innovative new strategies to removing barriers to good jobs in rural America.
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Avoiding elder financial abuse
Lisa M. Gomez - Jun 14, 2024
In observance of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, tips for avoiding elder financial abuse and protecting retirement, health and other benefits.
All we really need to know we learned on the farm: A Pride Month celebration
Sora Song - Jun 12, 2024
ODEP’s Beth Loy shares her experience growing up in rural West Virginia seeking other people like her — a gay person living with anxiety. It was those early years that instilled in her the desire to thrive.
Gender-based violence and harassment is a workplace safety and health issue
Wendy Chun-Hoon, Jim Frederick - Jun 12, 2024
We’re sharing five take-aways from the Women’s Bureau and OSHA webinar series on gender-based violence and harassment as a workplace safety and health issue.
Toward a green global economy for working families
Thea Lee - Jun 05, 2024
Worker-centered climate policies help build resilient communities, support working families to protect children from exploitation, and build a clean energy future that is sustainable for all.
Add partnership to your shopping list!
Darnice Marsh - Jun 03, 2024
How a 50-year-old labor-management partnership between the UFCW and 9 employers in the retail food industry helps keep stores running and shelves stocked.
Don’t wait for something bad to happen!
Dave Kearns - Jun 03, 2024
Tragedies often remind us of what is important and the simple steps that could have been taken to prevent them. Practice safety today and every day at work.
Empowering LGBTQI+ workers: 7 key workplace protections and resources
Richard Brown - May 31, 2024
Our agency champions LGBTQI+ rights, ensuring workplace safety and respect with protections like FMLA leave, nondiscrimination policies, and resources on restroom access and mental health.
Holistic path to success for Delaware students
Michael Trupo - May 31, 2024
The Pathways program helps students overcome the barriers that prevent them from pursuing education and careers.