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5 Fast Facts: The Gender Wage Gap En Español On average, men are paid $1,219 per week and women $1,002. Earnings increase with education. With less than a high school diploma, men receive $745/week and women $594. With an advanced degree,…
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Youth Employment Works Last week, we launched the Youth Employment Works strategyto set a clear vision for young people in the workforce system and its public and private sector partners. This work is urgent and necessary to promote high…
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11 Quotes from Women Labor Leaders En Español  Throughout our nation’s history, women have frequently been influential leaders in the fight for workers’ rights.  Women have been pioneers of workplace safety, fair wage advocates, and…
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Judy Heumann: The Legacy of Leadership  Judy Heumann advocating for the signing of regulations implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation ActEn EspañolIt is often said that true leaders don’t build followers, they build more leaders.…
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Wage Gaps, Equity and Economic Growth En EspañolEquity at work is about justice, fairness and living up to the values of our nation. In 1963, when the Equal Pay Act became law in the United States, women working full-time, year-round…
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Data Spotlight: Employment of Black Workers with Disabilities in Skilled Trade Professions   How many Black workers with disabilities are working in skilled trade professions?  A core goal of the Biden administration’s Good Jobs…
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Protecting Workers and Safeguarding Religious Freedom Today, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) acted to protect workers from discrimination and safeguard principles of religious freedom by rescinding the rule,…
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Successfully Navigating Hybrid Work - the OCIO Way   The COVID-19 pandemic put every workplace to the test – the Department of Labor included. At the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), we had to be ready to transition the…
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Research Snapshot: Why More Employers are Voluntarily Recognizing Unions Across a wide range of industries, a growing number of businesses are recognizing that their workers want unions and are opting out of fighting workers in union…
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Graduating Soon? Tips to Help You Plan for Your Financial Future Now! En EspañolAre you a college senior? Starting your first job soon? This is an exciting time in your life and a good time to start planning for your financial…
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