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Julie Su - Apr 15, 2022
Read about Deputy Secretary Su's trip to Mexico to reaffirm our countries’ shared commitment to empowering workers on both sides of the border – a core component of our trade relationship under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
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Workers, Employers, Government, and Unions Work Towards Labor Justice in Mexico: Juntos Somos Más Fuertes
Incorporating the Curb-Cut Effect into our Equity Work
Emlyn Bottomley - Apr 14, 2022
The department is working to create "curb-cut" effects in every program and policy by improving access to those who have historically faced the greatest barriers.
By the Numbers: How We’re Advancing Equity at the Department of Labor
Alexander Hertel-Fernandez - Apr 14, 2022
At the U.S. Department of Labor, we’ve been taking a whole-of-department approach to advancing equity for underserved communities since President Biden issued the executive order on Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities on his first day in office.
How We’re Advancing Equity for Underserved Workers
Secretary Marty Walsh - Apr 14, 2022
Our Equity Action Plan highlights some of the important work we’ve done over the past year and sets out our next steps in several key program.
Strengthening Protections for Workers in the H-2B Visa Program
Jessica Looman - Apr 13, 2022
Learn more about the Wage and Hour Division's new guidance in response to an increase in H-2B visas.
Lost Your Health Coverage? COBRA Could Help
Ali Khawar - Apr 07, 2022
COBRA can help workers and their families keep their health coverage when they need it the most.
How a New Collaboration is Helping us Improve How we Track Good Jobs
Alexander Hertel-Fernandez, Raj Nayak, Teresa Acuña - Apr 07, 2022
A new collaborative network will help us better measure, analyze and report on job quality.
Software Robotics at The Department of Labor: A Q&A with Sanjay Koyani
Office of the Chief Information Officer - Apr 06, 2022
National Robotics Week is April 2-10. This week provides an opportunity to share and learn about exciting developments in this rapidly growing field.
Black Lung Benefits for Miners not at Risk Despite Reduced Coal Excise Tax
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.