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Most of us know that women are sometimes paid less than their male colleagues. But what you may not know is just how much the difference adds up. The gender wage gap is a calculation that reflects the fact that, on average, women are paid less than men. In 2020, the latest year with available data, when comparing the median

March is Women’s History Month, and an opportunity to reflect on the work we must all do to promote gender equality across the workforce, and especially in careers where women have been historically underrepresented, like technology. From Ada Lovelace, “the first computer programmer” to Grace Hopper, who created one of the first programming languages; to Annie Easley, known for

Source: Reno Gazette Journal One year ago today, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) changed the course of the pandemic and put us on the pathway for an equitable economic recovery. While the plan provided much needed immediate relief for working families across America, it also provided a historic opportunity for long-term workforce investment. And across the country, businesses and

Thea Lee with Prime Minister Sama Lukonde, Ambassador Mike Hammer, and other officials from each delegation. This month, I traveled to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where I met with government officials at the highest level, mining- industry executives, union leaders and civil society groups to discuss our shared interest indeepeningU.S.-Congoeconomic cooperation,particularly concerning the critical minerals sector. We are

March 14 is the annual celebration of math held each year on Pi (π) Day. It’s a fun play on numbers because 3.14 represents Pi, the first three digits of the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter. Many jobs use math. In honor of Pi Day, we’re highlighting math-related occupations. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

The retirement savings of America’s workers and their families represent years of hard work and sacrifice. The assets held in retirement plans, such as 401(k) plans, are essential to financial security in old age – covering living expenses, medical bills and so much more – and must be carefully protected. That’s why plan fiduciaries, including plan sponsors and investment managers,

The U.S. Department of Labor is now accepting applications for the 2022 HIRE Vets Medallion Award, presented annually to employers that meet rigorous criteria around recruiting, employing and retaining America’s military veterans. The application period is open now through April 30. Initiated by the Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans (HIRE Vets) Act of 2017, the award

The Bureau for International Labor Affairs funds programs around the world to combat child labor and forced labor. Our team has the privilege of supporting the efforts of many inspiring women. They are workers, labor inspectors, educators, entrepreneurs, business leaders, advocates and union leaders. Despite their diverse backgrounds, they all share one goal: ending labor exploitation and empowering workers. This

Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Marisol Santos crossed the sea in pursuit of her American dream. Today, a Department of Labor grant helped her develop into a welder forging seafaring ships. As a mother of young children and more than 1,600 miles from her family network, Santos struggled to afford child care in order to make a good living.

Fourth-year electrician apprentice Brianna Crusoe raves about how a Department of Labor grant helped her develop a life-changing career in the trades. As a single mother of two toddlers living on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Crusoe was barely getting by with resources from a casino job and some governmental assistance. So, she “stepped out on faith” to learn a trade.