U.S. Department of Labor Blog

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of International Labor Affairs is working across the Administration and with stakeholders to advance efforts to end child labor.

Ninety-eight years since our establishment, the Women’s Bureau remains committed to helping women thrive in the 21st century workforce.

Commonsense occupational licensing reforms will reduce barriers to job mobility and make it easier for military spouses to continue working.

Over one-third of construction fatalities occurred due to falls from elevation in 2016. Falls are preventable.

An apprenticeship changed Yana's life and led to a promising new career.

On Mother’s Day, we celebrate mothers across the United States who are shaping our current and future workforce. Here are some of the ways the administration is empowering families with the resources to succeed.

The unemployment rate dropped below 4 percent in April, for the first time since 2000. Here are five more things you should know from the April 2018 Employment Situation report. 

After struggling to afford a college degree, Hadia found a way to earn and learn that’s bringing her closer to a new career. 

From convict to journeyman sheet metal fabricator, Steven Shewry is an example of how hard work plus the opportunity to gain in-demand job skills can set Americans of all backgrounds on the path to a sustainable career.

After working as a soldier, an egg inspector, and a nursery owner, this veteran is enjoying his most satisfying career yet.