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Youth Apprenticeship Week is Here! We are excited to celebrate the first Youth Apprenticeship Week (YAW)! From May 5 to 11, 2024, we are celebrating the incredible opportunities that Registered Apprenticeship programs offer to…
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A Closer Look: Labor-Management Cooperation in Europe  Many workers around the world celebrated Labor Day (or International Workers Day) on May 1, including those in most countries that make up continental Europe. In honor of…
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Charting a Path for Unemployment Insurance Acting Secretary Julie Su provides opening remarks at the UI Transformation Convening.Building on the momentum generated by historic American Rescue Plan Act investments in…
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Did You Know? Workers’ Comp Covers Mental Health  Did you know that you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits for a mental health injury or illness resulting from work?  Studies show that 30-50% of adults have a…
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Taking a Stand to Prevent Falls  Falls continue to be the leading cause of death in the construction industry. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 865 fatalities due to slips, trips and falls in 2022. Sadly,…
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The Weight of Responsibility Veteran service providers bear a significant responsibility as they aid those who have served our nation. The nature of their work often exposes them to intense and traumatic stories, resulting in…
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Mothers’ employment has surpassed pre-pandemic levels, but the childcare crisis persists. The COVID-19 pandemic laid bare the precariousness of both employment and the caregiving infrastructure across the country. The huge…
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The Keys to Financial Capability April is Financial Capability Month – a great time to focus on your financial security and commit to taking charge of your retirement planning. You can start by familiarizing yourself with your…
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Big Answers for Small Businesses At the U.S. Department of Labor, we administer and enforce more than 180 federal lawsthat establish the rights of about 150 million workers in 10 million workplaces around the country. Most…
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Celebrating the 1st Annual Youth Apprenticeship Week This year marks the Department of Labor’s first Annual Youth Apprenticeship Week. To kick off this inaugural celebration, Cierra Mitchell, division director of the Labor…
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