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Examining 50 Years of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 – Section 508 This year marks 50 years since a major milestone in our ongoing quest to advance access and equity for people with disabilities: the passage of the Rehabilitation Act of…
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Electrical Safety Precautions Save Miners’ Lives May is National Electrical Safety Month. Electricity is a serious hazard that exposes miners to dangers such as electric shock, electrocution, fires and explosions. In 2023 alone, three…
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5 Takeaways from Listening Sessions with Doulas The White House Blueprint for Addressing the Maternal Health Crisisidentifies doulas as a critical segment of the maternal care workforce, providing vital support to women and their…
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Women's Health Week: Keeping Mine Workers Safe  May 14-20 is National Women’s Health Week. The Mine Safety and Health Administration encourages women miners to check the condition and fit of their personal protective equipment. Eighteen…
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5 Careers Making a Difference in Mental Health  The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that more than 1 in 5 U.S. adults live with a mental illness. Among adolescents, the prevalence of mental disorders is even higher. Along…
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New Initiative Focuses on Preventing Falls En español Last September, a 51-year-old painter at a residential apartment complex in Ohio stepped onto a third-floor balcony and it tilted suddenly, causing him to fall 21 feet. The balcony…
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Reflections on Military Service, Mental Health and a Meaningful Career I started with the Wage and Hour Divisionin July 1975 at the Portland, Maine, District Office, and have served the agency in several positions and locations.…
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Mental Health at Work: Raising Awareness of Current Resources  This Mental Health Awareness Month marks the launch of the Labor Department’s Mental Health at Work initiative, including a new webpage promoting numerous tools and resources.…
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Pandemic Employment Losses Worse for Working Moms Without Degrees The pandemic hit working moms hard. Following a significant decline in employment in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic and a lagging recovery in 2021 compared with…
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Investing in Nursing = A Better Care Economy During National Nurses Week, May 6-12, the Department of Labor honors the skills, resilience, and care provided by nurses and other workers in the care economy. National Nurses Week provides an…
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