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New BLS Employment Projections: 3 Charts

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Employment Trends
• By: Christine Machovec • September 8, 2023
2022-2032 employment projections
Employment projections give us a good idea of how the labor force will change, how fast occupations will grow and more. Here are some highlights from the latest BLS data.
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The Ultimate Honor

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• By: Secretary Marty Walsh • March 9, 2023
Secretary Walsh with a group of diverse union workers who are wearing green shirts. One carries a sign that says "Proud Worker."
Marty Walsh reflects on his time as secretary of labor and the impact the Labor Department has on working people across America and the world.
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Mothers’ Employment Two Years Later

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Working families
• By: Mark DeWolf, Liana Christin Landivar • May 6, 2022
Data chart on working mothers.
Since COVID-19 became widespread in early 2020, mothers have experienced greater disruptions to their employment. Expanded access to paid family and medical leave, fair scheduling, improved compensation and greater investment in care infrastructure can help achieve a more equitable recovery.
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Working Women: A Snapshot 

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• By: Women's Bureau • February 28, 2022
Women's History Month 2022
As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we recognize the progress women have made and reflect on the current status of working women in America.
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