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60 years ago, this report jump-started the gender equality agenda Sixty years ago today, the Kennedy administration released "American Women", the report of the President's Commission on the Status of Women. The report was…
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Registered Apprenticeship Heads to Space Aerospace is a crucial and expanding industry that offers many opportunities for steady, good-paying jobs – and the demand for skilled workers is on the rise. Registered Apprenticeship…
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Collaborating with Advocates Gets Construction Workers Paid En español | Em portuguêsDiego Low (fourth from left) with other worker advocates and Wage and Hour Division staffAt the Department of Labor, when we find workers who…
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National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: 7 In-Demand IT Jobs  This October we recognize National Cybersecurity Awareness Month to ensure that all Americans have the resources and knowledge to keep their information safe and…
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Inducting Gerald Bostock, Donald Zarda and Aimee Stephens into the Labor Hall of Honor On June 15, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark opinion in Bostock v. Clayton County, holding that Title VII of the Civil Rights…
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How the Family and Medical Leave Act Delivered for Candice The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) has been the cornerstone of the Department of Labor’s efforts to promote work-life balance since it became law in 1993. The…
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Subpoenas 101 Enforcement agencies across federal and state governments rely on voluntary compliance with the laws they enforce. For the most part, people and entities subject to agency regulation comply with the law. But there…
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Advancing Safety and Equity for Latino Workers En españolFrom the earliest days of the modern labor movement, Latino workers have fought for better conditions and shaped the struggle for civil and workplace rights. As we mark…
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7 Careers in Fire Fighting and Prevention En españolFire Prevention Day (Oct. 9) and Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 8-14) are an opportunity to promote fire safety, educate the public on fire causes and risks, and recognize the…
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Data Spotlight: Projected Openings in Manufacturing On the first Friday of October, we celebrate Manufacturing Day. Manufacturing was responsible for about 15% of the US economy’s output in 2022.For those interested in a…
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