Office of Public Affairs - Jul 13, 2023
Through tools like the High Road to the Middle Class map, we are supporting communities across the nation to develop high road training partnerships.
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![A map of the United States that shows 2,465 high road training programs, represented by blue and orange dots. There are dots in every state and territory in the United States.](/sites/default/files/styles/most_recent_teaser_image/public/Map-766x486.png?itok=uHS6fmVT)
Introducing the High Road to the Middle Class Map
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The High Road to the Middle Class
Julie Su - Jul 13, 2023
Our new map spotlights high road training programs that train America’s infrastructure, clean energy and manufacturing workforce for good jobs.
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Continuing the Fight for the Delta’s Underserved and Underpaid Farmworkers
Audrey Hall - Jul 12, 2023
Working with local partners, we've recovered $505,540 in back wages for 161 workers in the Mississippi Delta and fined employers $341,838 for violating the law.
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Four Ways to Cool Down Heat Illness
Jeffrey Cook - Jul 10, 2023
July is Extreme Heat Awareness Month. One of the biggest hazards at this time of year is overheating. Outdoor and indoor heat exposure may cause heat-related illnesses and can lead to preventable fatalities.
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‘Bidenomics’ is About Creating Good Jobs and Empowering America’s Workers
Julie Su - Jun 30, 2023
When President Biden took office, he made a promise to rebuild our middle class and bring good jobs to communities across the nation – and he delivered.
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Examining 50 Years of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 – Section 501
Anupa Iyer Geevarghese - Jun 28, 2023
This year marks 50 years since the passage of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, a major achievement in our ongoing quest to advance access and equity for people with disabilities.
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A Year of Progress for Labor-Management Partnerships
Andrew Hasty, Darnice Marsh - Jun 28, 2023
A look at how the Office of Labor-Management Standards has been working over the past year to lift up labor-management partnerships.
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Beyond the Incident: Dealing with Workplace Trauma
Tonya Ford - Jun 27, 2023
In the United States, approximately 13 workers suffer fatal injuries on the job every day.
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How WHD Helped Angela and Can Help You
Jamie Benefiel - Jun 27, 2023
Working over 40 hours a week without overtime pay, Angela had the courage to stand up for her rights and file a complaint with the Wage and Hour Division.