Government

The Past and Future of Workplace Safety for Black Americans AFSCME Local 1733 sanitation workers strike in Memphis in 1968 as National Guard members watch. One carries a sign that reads “End dismal working conditions now.” Source: …
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I am DOL: Clarissa Romero on Keeping Workers Safe on the Job En Español Editor’s Note: In our “I Am DOL” series, we’re highlighting employeeswho work in a wide range of roles at the Department of Labor but who all share a passion for…
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5 Women to Celebrate This Galentine’s Day Popularized by the show Parks and Rec, Galentine’s Day has been embraced in recent years as a celebration of female friendship and support. This Galentine’s Day, we’re celebrating some of the many…
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Family and Medical Leave Act: Protecting Those Who Provide Care En EspañolOur nation’s family caregivers are vital for the health and well-being of our communities. Caregivers, — about 1 in 5 adults in the U.S.— are advocates, care…
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From the Peace Corps to the Wage and Hour Division: A Public Service Career Jessica Kyle in GuineaEn Español“You’ll get malaria if you eat that.” I looked at the young woman in the village health clinic who’d spoken and then down at…
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Beyond the Bargaining Table: Pre-Apprenticeships En EspañolAfter touring the Grand Avenue Project in Los Angeles, California, Labor Secretary Walsh (top, center) and Deputy Secretary Su (bottom, right) pose for a photo with…
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What You Probably Didn’t Know About the Role of Black Miners in U.S. History Black coal miners working for the Lorain Coal & Dock Co. in Lorado, West Virginia, in 1918. Source: Library of CongressThe mining industry has played a…
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Making a Career of Caring for Others En Español  Each year, on the third Friday of February, we celebrate National Caregivers Day. Caregivers provide a range of services for different populations, including many who help people live…
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Employment of People with Disabilities in Skilled Trade Professions How many people with disabilities are working in skilled trades? Disabled people work in a wide variety of occupations and industries. For this data blog, we are…
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