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In an earlier blog post, I reminded everyone that there was an “M” in the LMRDA (the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act) for a reason. The statute requires reporting by employers and labor relations consultants, not just unions. We often refer to the reports filed by employers (Form LM-10) and labor relations consultants (Forms LM-20 and LM-21) as “Persuader Reports,”

September is National Recovery Month, and I’m pleased to join my colleagues across the Labor Department in celebrating it—and supporting the millions of working families impacted by substance use disorders, every month. Central to the Recovery Month message is that substance use disorders are treatable, and people in recovery can and do live healthy, productive lives. Indeed, for many people

In October 2021, an employee of a Texas metal fabrication company was using a heat torch when oxygen leaked from a hose in poor condition, causing a fire flash in the El Paso facility. He suffered second-degree burns to his left hand. In January 2022, another employee suffered an amputation injury because dangerous machinery lacked proper guards. Later the same

A pathway to a great career with competitive wages doesn’t always have to include college. Many transitioning service members and veterans are unsure about their next career step. They consider college, but would rather enter the workforce to earn an income. They may want to transition into a career fielddifferent from their military occupation, but they don’t have the credentials

As part of our continued efforts to support America’s workforce through career and skills development programs, earlier this year Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh visited STRIVE, a national workforce development organization headquartered in New York City. STRIVE builds pathways to meaningful careers for those who face societal barriers to economic empowerment. The STRIVE Future Leaders program, funded by the U.S.

Throughout the U.S., service sector workers provide vital services to keep American businesses and homes running smoothly. Too many of these workers, however, are denied the respect and appreciation they deserve when their paychecks come up short. When that happens, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division stands ready to help these workers get the wages they’ve earned.

Unions improve the well-being of workers and support the mission of the U.S. Department of Labor in many ways – by improving job security and benefits, strengthening labor-management partnerships and advocating for safer workplaces. Union workers also earn more than their nonunion counterparts and enjoy better benefits. In short, unions have major economic benefits for workers and families. Following

In December 2021 Vice President Kamala Harris convened the administration’s first National Space Council meeting where she challenged us to inspire and develop the space workforce of today and tomorrow. At the Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration, we took that challenge seriously and sought to understand the workforce development needs and opportunities better that exist in the Space

In the technology field, the term “technical debt” has various meanings, but it is widely used to refer to the results of inefficient or outdated software and applications, which can have devastating impacts on both public and private organizations. Technical debt not only leads to negative user experiences, it can also impact the efficacy of an organization’s mission. At the

Alberici Corp. workers participate in a 2021 Suicide Prevention Stand-Down at a Major League Soccer stadium construction site in St. Louis. Work-related stress can severely impact mental health, and without proper support, people struggling with mental health issues may turn to substance abuse and even suicide. And like other deadly workplace hazards, suicides can be prevented. During Suicide Prevention Month, we’re getting the