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Building Momentum For the Next 100 Days and Beyond

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We have a lot of work left to do but we’re off to a strong start. I’m excited about what we can accomplish in the next 100 days and beyond.

April Jobs Report: On Track to Build Back Better, But a Steep Climb Ahead

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Secretary Marty Walsh

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This month's Jobs Report included some good news, but also showed that we have a steep climb ahead.

5 Numbers from April’s Employment Situation Report

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Janelle Jones

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April 2021. 6.1% unemployment rate. +266,000 jobs

Here are five numbers to help you make sense of the latest employment situation report.

5 Facts on Moms, Work and COVID-19

Worker demographics

Data and Technology

Employment and Training

Employment Trends

Working families

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Wendy Chun-Hoon

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With widespread closures of schools and childcare centers, COVID-19 kicked away the scaffolding of care working families rely on to balance the demands of work and family. Mothers, in particular, have borne a heavy load.

The True Cost of Misclassification

Wage and Hour Issues

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Jessica Looman

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As we emerge from the pandemic, eliminating misclassification is a critical economic recovery strategy. Here’s why:

NEW: Virtual Career Workshops for Military Spouses

Employment and Training

Veterans and military spouses

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Tim Winter

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In order to provide military spouses with a successful path to plan and prepare for job searches, we’ve created a new series of short, engaging workshops.

Relaunching the Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship

Employment and Training

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Secretary Marty Walsh

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I’m proud to relaunch the Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship to provide advice and recommendations on key issues.

The Department’s Role in Advancing Racial Equity and Supporting Underserved Communities

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Janelle Jones, Alexander Hertel-Fernandez

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We help ensure U.S. labor and employment policies support all workers, especially those who have historically faced discrimination, disadvantage and exclusion.