Vander Cherry - Apr 01, 2024
A federal employee’s account of how he used available resources to support his evolution from student to young professional.
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Balancing Big Dreams and Financial Security
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Transgender Day of Visibility 2024 – The Union Effect
Andrew Hasty - Mar 29, 2024
Unions play a pivotal role in advocating for and protecting the rights and wellbeing of transgender workers across the country.
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With a Second Chance, Les and Michael Are Back on Their Feet
Manny Lamarre - Mar 28, 2024
Two stories show how peer-centered support (funded by our grants) can transform lives and help people find resilience and success after incarceration.
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Honoring the Role of Women in the Passage of the Family and Medical Leave Act
Jessica Looman - Mar 28, 2024
The passage of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 exemplifies how the struggle for fairness and equity has benefited America’s workers and families.
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How Crystal Eastman Fought for Pioneering Worker Protections
Christopher J. Godfrey - Mar 25, 2024
Her “grand bargain” framework remains the foundation of the workers’ compensation system in the United States.
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Taking Care of Ourselves: Health and Money Smarts for Women
Lisa M. Gomez - Mar 20, 2024
This Women's History Month, we're sharing tips to help you learn more about your rights and options when it comes to safeguarding your health and planning for retirement.
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They Persevered: Honoring Three Georgia Women Behind the Landmark Olmstead Decision
Office of Disability Employment Policy - Mar 14, 2024
This year marks the 25th anniversary of a seminal moment in disability rights history and American history—the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Olmstead v. L.C. —which found that the unjustified segregation of disabled people into institutions was discrimination.
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Equity for Black Artists in the Entertainment Industry
Nicole Jackson Mansch, Alaysia Black Hackett - Mar 13, 2024
Through a series of live performances and a panel discussion hosted by Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su, we highlighted the contributions of Black artists and workers while addressing equity issues in the arts and entertainment industry.
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How Targeting Industries with High Employment of Women Helps Lower the Pay Gap
Bonnie Worstell - Mar 13, 2024
Recent data illuminates how the Wage and Hour Division can help close the gender pay gap.