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The economy added 559,000 jobs in May, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported this morning, and the unemployment rate dropped from 6.1% to 5.8%. These are signs of steady, positive progress, slightly above what we’ve seen in recent months. While the unemployment rate is still higher than it was before the pandemic, we’re definitely moving in the right direction. Here

Imagine showing up for work every day, even through a pandemic, only to have your employer steal your wages. They either don’t pay you the right wage, don’t pay you for your overtime, or in some cases, they just don’t pay you at all. This is happening today in America. This is happening to the essential workers who have kept

At the U.S. Department of Labor, our mission is to promote and protect opportunity forall workers.We believe America is stronger and more competitivewhenwe embrace diversityandallworkers can apply their skills andexperiencesin inclusive workplaces. That’s whywe proudly support and enforcepolicies that protect LGBTQ+ workers. Historically, there’s been a lot of solidarity between the movements for labor rights and for LGBTQ+ rights. This

Keeping people safe is an important job. Did you know there are many growing careers that focus on protecting workers and the general public? People in these occupations combine technical knowledge with an understanding of safety regulations to inspect, monitor and respond in a variety of settings. Here are 10 safety-related occupations all pay at least the median annual wage

Last year’s Atlantic hurricane season was the most active on record, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting we’ll see above normal activity this year, too. The time to prepare is now, before these storms make landfall. You can prepare by taking these five steps to ensure everyone stays safe: 1. Stay aware. Regardless of where your workplace

Pride Month is a chance for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer(LGBTQ+)people to be proud and visible in a world that tells us not to be. Pride Month is a chance to celebrate and honor the work of LGBTQ+ people as we fight every day for equity and inclusion in society, in the law and in our workplaces. Thanks to

With temperatures rising as we head into the summer months, so does the risk of heat hazards. In 2019, exposure to heat led to 43 work-related deaths and 2,410 injuries and illnesses, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has resources to help employers and workers beat the heat and stay healthy and

Former Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins once observed, “Our idea of what constitutes social good has advanced with the procession of the ages, from those desperate times when just to keep body and soul together was an achievement, to the great present when ‘good’ includes an agreeable, stable civilization accessible to all…” That “accessible to all” is at the heart

The coronavirus pandemic not only attacked people’s physical health, but took a serious psychological toll, as well. This Mental Health Awareness Month, we want to make sure that workers who get health benefits through their employers understand what protections are available for mental health and substance use disorders. Here are five tips to help you make the most of your

This year marks 20 years since establishing the department’s Office of Disability Employment Policy. In honor of this milestone, ODEP Deputy Assistant Secretary Jennifer Sheehy recently talked to Rebecca (Becky) Ogle, who, as executive director of the Presidential Task Force on Employment of Adults with Disabilities, proposed and designed ODEP. The following are highlights from their conversation. Sheehy: For background,