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OCIO: What We’ve Accomplished and a Preview of 2023

Submitted by Koebel.Tiffany… on Tue, 01/24/2023 - 14:48
Technology
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  • Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO)
  • OCIO
  • information technology (IT)
  • technology modernization
  • Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA)
  • Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
Lou Charlier
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A look at how we're modernizing technology and innovating in IT to support the Labor Department's mission.

New Childcare Data Shows Prices Are Untenable for Families

Submitted by McGinnis.Laura… on Tue, 01/24/2023 - 11:22
Data and Technology
Worker demographics
Employment and Training
Working families
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  • Women's Bureau (WB)
  • women
  • working families (working mothers, working fathers, working parents)
  • child care (childcare)
  • Data (statistics)
Christin Landivar
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Childcare Prices in Local Areas. Initial findings from the national database of childcare prices.
Childcare expenses are too high for many American families – accounting for 8-19.3% of median family income per child.

I am DOL: Riquita Quarterman on Having a Fulfilling Career

Submitted by Koebel.Tiffany… on Mon, 01/23/2023 - 14:00
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Health and Retirement Benefits
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DOL Careers
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Office of Human Resources
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Riquita Quaterman, wearing a blue dress, stands in a library leaning on a shelf containing large reference books.
Riquita Quarterman helps make sure that Americans receive their hard-earned retirement and health benefits. 

The Legacy of the Sago and Aracoma Mine Disasters

Submitted by Koebel.Tiffany… on Wed, 01/18/2023 - 15:06
Mining
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Holly Armstrong
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Entrance to the Aracoma Mine
Drawing on lessons from the Sago and Aracoma mine disasters, the MINER Act helped improve emergency response at mines across the country.

I am DOL: Nicholas Gutierrez on Turning His Mining Experience Into a Career in Mine Safety

Submitted by Koebel.Tiffany… on Fri, 01/06/2023 - 10:59
Safety and Health
Mining
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DOL Careers
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  • hiring
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Office of Human Resources
  • Read more about I am DOL: Nicholas Gutierrez on Turning His Mining Experience Into a Career in Mine Safety
Nicholas Gutierrez at work wearing a hardhat and reflective safety vest
As a third-generation miner, Nicholas Gutierrez understands the unique challenges — and rewards — associated with working in the mining industry.

By the Numbers: Projected Growth in Data-Related Jobs

Submitted by Koebel.Tiffany… on Wed, 01/04/2023 - 14:15
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Ryan Farrell, Maria Hussain
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To celebrate National Technology Day on Jan. 6, we’re highlighting fast-growing, high-wage careers that focus on data.

For the Holidays, Keep Our Children Safe at Work

Submitted by McGinnis.Laura… on Tue, 12/20/2022 - 23:50
Wage and Hour Issues
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Betty Campbell
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We have resources to make sure parents, employers and young workers are aware of the rules that apply to working youth.

A Job Training Program Opened New Paths and Opportunities

Submitted by Misra.Aishwary… on Mon, 12/19/2022 - 09:56
Employment and Training
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Grants
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Office of Public Affairs
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A youth job training program helped change Tajay Kelly's life.

Top Videos of 2022

Submitted by Koebel.Tiffany… on Tue, 12/13/2022 - 11:04
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  • mental health
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Office of Public Affairs
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Screengrab from the History of Labor Day video featuring diverse workers from the early 20th century
Watch some of our top videos of the year, from why unions matter to the history of Labor Day.

3 Apps for America's Workers

Submitted by Koebel.Tiffany… on Fri, 12/09/2022 - 08:07
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Mike Pulsifer
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A man smiles while using a smartphone
We are committed to making the Labor Department’s resources and information more easily accessible to the public through technology. Here are three apps workers should know about.
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