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Rising Rates of Black Lung Underscore Need for Strong Federal Black Lung Program En Español New research shows black lung disease is on the rise among modern coal miners.A recent studyfrom the National Institute for Occupational Safety…
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Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program Helps Native American Veteran Get Back on His Feet Wil Lowe is no stranger to adversity. After graduating from the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Boarding School, he started pursuing a college degree, but…
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Fulfilling the Promise of Equal Employment Opportunity En EspañolThe Department’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) protects workers by ensuring that companies doing business with the federal government fulfill…
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Recommitting to Pay Equity on Equal Pay Day En EspañolToday, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) observes Equal Pay Day, which raises awareness of the gender wage gap between men and women. Equal Pay Day marks…
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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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