Diana Boesch, Elyse Shaw - Apr 17, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor, in consultation with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is releasing Guidance on Supportive Services for Child Care and Long-Term Care
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Expanding Access to Supportive Services for Care to Build the Workforce We Need
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Fulfilling a Promise to Our Nation’s Miners
Julie Su - Apr 16, 2024
We are unleashing our power to make sure every miner can come home safe and healthy at the end of every workday.
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Honoring the Legacy and Future of Black Birth Workers
Alaysia Black Hackett - Apr 12, 2024
Black birth workers have a longstanding history of providing compassionate care in the United States, but more must be done to protect Black mothers.
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Empowering Women in the Trades
Kilah Engelke, Office of Public Affairs - Apr 12, 2024
Acting Secretary Su met Kilah Engelke, who began her career in the trades, and now, as a board member of the Wisconsin Regional Training Partnership and founder of EmpowHER, is working to help other women get into the trades. Read more on her story and her advice for other women.
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Fighting for Fairness: Domestic Workers and the Fair Labor Standards Act
Katherine Eyster - Apr 12, 2024
Over the past century, domestic workers have fought to secure better working conditions and equal protections under the law. We remain committed to enforcing these hard-won protections and supporting the workers who support our families every day.
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Unlocking the Power of Prevention in the Fight Against Cancer
Lisa M. Gomez - Apr 12, 2024
The Employee Benefits Security Administration is sharing three steps that show you how to manage your health and use your health coverage to help you and your family members prevent cancer.
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Making ‘Worker Voice’ Work, at Home and Across the Globe!
Chris Kazlauskas - Apr 10, 2024
What is worker voice? A new initiative showcases what it is, what it isn't and why it matters.
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COBRA: Providing Stability in Uncertain Times
Lisa M. Gomez - Apr 09, 2024
We're observing COBRA's 38th anniversary with five reasons why this lifeline for workers and their families facing challenges of job loss, reducing hours and certain life changes matters.
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Find Your Place in Space
Bureau of Labor Statistics - Apr 05, 2024
If you’re interested in space, you could channel that curiosity into a growing career in a variety of related fields. Here are 10 occupations you’ll find within the space sector – and beyond.