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Doug Parker - Apr 28, 2022
Today is Workers Memorial Day. We honor those who lost their lives on the job and we recommit ourselves to preventing more loss of life. No one should ever have to die simply because they went to work and did their job.
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Workers Memorial Day: A Day to Reflect, Mourn and Commit
Honoring Those We’ve Lost, Committing to Safer Workplaces
Secretary Marty Walsh - Apr 28, 2022
On Workers Memorial Day, I think about many people that I’ve known who got hurt, sick, or lost their lives on the job.
Driving Change: Ensuring a Safe Work Environment in the Trucking Industry
Women's Bureau - Apr 27, 2022
This spring, the Department of Labor joined the Biden-Harris administration’s 90-Day Trucking Apprenticeship Challenge to promote the apprenticeship model as a solution to connect more well-trained drivers with good-paying jobs. Read about Desiree Wood, the founder and President of REAL Women in Trucking, about her experience in the trucking industry.
Advancing Equity: A Financial Toolkit for Individuals with Disabilities
Edward Mitchell - Apr 27, 2022
An independent living specialist and outreach coordinator talks about his work to educate and assist people with disabilities to plan and save for their future.
How the Department of Labor is Empowering Workers to Retire with Security
Secretary Marty Walsh, Kathleen Kennedy Townsend - Apr 26, 2022
Every single American worker should be able to retire with security.
Day of Action to Promote Safety and Prevent Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment in the Trucking Industry
Wendy Chun-Hoon - Apr 25, 2022
The trucking industry has the potential to offer drivers a fulfilling career with good pay and benefits. However, the prevalence of sexual assault and sexual harassment is very high, serving as a major obstacle to women’s participation and retention in the sector. There is no place for this in any workplace, including the trucking industry. On April 28, we’ll be joining the Department of Transportation, drivers, employers, trainers and organizations around the country for a Day of Action to Promote Safety and Prevent Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment in Trucking.During Sexual Assault Awaren
Bringing Lessons from Autism IT Initiatives to Everyone
- Apr 25, 2022
As an autistic adult who works on disability policy, I often receive articles from friends and professional connections about different efforts to employ adults on the autism spectrum.
A Stronger Economy, a Healthier Planet and a Brighter Future
Secretary Marty Walsh - Apr 22, 2022
Since the start of the Biden-Harris Administration, the Department of Labor has been taking steps to transform the way we confront climate change as we empower and protect workers, morning, noon and night.
Overtime Laws Safeguard the Well-being of Workers and Their Families
Jessica Looman - Apr 20, 2022
We're gathering the public’s feedback on the current overtime regulations for white-collar workers and the potential impact from any changes to those regulations – and we want to hear from you.