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Analilia Mejia - Mar 25, 2021
One hundred and ten years after the Triangle factory fire, we can see echoes of the tragedy in the COVID-19 pandemic.
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From Triangle to COVID: Answering the Call to Protect American Workers
Promoting Equal Pay for All
Alison Burke - Mar 25, 2021
Here are a few ways we got the word out on Equal Pay Day about the factors contributing to the gender wage gap and our commitment to eliminating it.
How the Triangle Fire Transformed Workplace Safety
Jim Frederick - Mar 25, 2021
One hundred and ten years ago, the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire changed the course of worker safety in the U.S. Since then, we have helped transform America’s workplaces to ensure safe and healthful working conditions.
Meeting the Moment
Secretary Marty Walsh - Mar 24, 2021
As secretary, I pledge to work in partnership with workers and businesses; states, cities and tribal territories; employees in every agency of the Department of Labor; and President Biden and Vice President Harris to help working families build back better.
5 Facts About the State of the Gender Pay Gap
Janelle Jones - Mar 19, 2021
Here are five facts about the current status of working women in America that may shock you, but will hopefully inspire you to join our efforts to promote pay equity.
Meeting Tech Challenges During a Pandemic
Gundeep Ahluwalia - Mar 18, 2021
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, public demand for information about the Department of Labor’s critical services has skyrocketed. With modernized infrastructure already in place, our Office of the Chief Information Officer swiftly responded to meet the new technology challenges.
ODEP at 20: Driving Change Through Inclusive State and Local Policies
Michael Reardon - Mar 16, 2021
Our Office of Disability Employment Policy reaches across state lines to advance disability-inclusive workforce policies.
Building Better Benefits Solutions for the Future
Suzi LeVine - Mar 12, 2021
With the resources the American Rescue Plan allocates towards shoring up and revamping our unemployment system, we are investing in a more equitable, secure and accessible safety net for America’s workers.
Five Numbers from February’s Employment Situation Report
Janelle Jones - Mar 05, 2021
Here are five numbers to help you make sense of the latest employment situation report.