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Thankful for Workers Who Make Holiday Celebrations Possible With the holidays upon us, millions of Americans will soon gather around the table with friends and family. The holiday season is a great time to recognize the workers…
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American Job Centers: The Path to Veteran Employment Starts Here Jen Gollnick, an Army National Guard veteran, found herself in a challenging position in early 2023. After being laid off, she faced the decision of finding…
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A Year of Innovation Supporting America’s Workers  The Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) has been hard at work over the past year, dedicated to serving America’s workforce through technology – in ways both seen and…
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Our Year Advancing Labor Rights President Joe Biden announces the U.S.-Brazil Partnership for Workers' Rights in September with Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and ILO Director-General Gilbert Houngbo.With a stellar…
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Answering the Call of Migrant Workers En españolDaria Hernandez shares her story at the department’s Labor Rights Week 2023 kickoff event.Earlier this year, I met Daria Hernandez, a seasonal H-2B worker from San Luis Potosi,…
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A Labor-Management Partnership Helping Educators Thrive As the proud daughter of a first-grade teacher, I can attest that educators work countless hours outside of the school day. My mother wrote lesson plans and graded papers…
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New Frontiers for Empowering Workers and Business Today, a record number of workers are raising their voice on the job: over the last two years, workers have filed thousands of petitions to vote to form a new union in their…
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Honoring and Protecting Miners on National Miners Day  Each December on National Miners Day, we recognize the contributions that miners make to our country. Historically, miners have been an invaluable part of our nation’s…
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Collective Action to End Gender-Based Violence and Harassment Domestic workers representing 25 union organizations across 15 countries in Latin America participate in a IDWF-Solidarity Center co-sponsored training focused on…
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Keep Warehouse Workers Safe This Holiday Season En español The holiday season is a time of joy and togetherness, but it’s also a busy time for one of the largest industries in the country. With increased demand for shipping and…
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