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Michael Santiago Michael Santiago recently separated from the U.S. Navy in Yokosuka, Japan, where he served as a Petty Officer First Class, working as a cryptologic technician. Michael was hoping to stay in Japan after separating from service, but the entire transition process left him feeling overwhelmed. While most transitioning service members conduct their job search within the continental

I am a cancer survivor. I was diagnosed with cancer at age 7 and went through treatment for almost four years. At 7 years old, I didn’t really know what was going on and how serious it was. When I finally went into remission, I realized all the support I had from the nurses and doctors, the community and people

[embedded content] Gender-based violence and harassment (GBVH) in the world of work is pervasive across all industries and occupations in the United States and around the world. Globally, more than 1 in 5 workers has experienced violence and harassment at work. In the United States, anywhere from 25% to 85% of women report having experienced sexual harassment in the workplace.

Just over a year ago, Congress passed and President Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, providing a once-in-a-generation investment in our nation’s infrastructure and competitiveness. That law invests more than $60 billion to help ensure that every American has access to reliable, high-speed internet. Meanwhile, the CHIPS and Science Act was passed, also bolstering telecommunications supply chains and investing $1.5

Each December, our nation marks National Miners Day to recognize the contributions and sacrifices of America’s miners. At the Mine Safety and Health Administration, countless employees are themselves former miners or, like me, raised in mining families. We know what Congress meant when it declared that the miner is the industry’s most precious resource. There are thousands of

From left to right, Tracy Jordan, Jerron Brown, and Teresita Camacho. When her son got seriously ill in January, Tracy Jordan knew he needed to rest – but convincing his employer as his medical leave progressed was another matter. “My son was fighting for his life and his employer wouldn’t believe him. My son did nothing wrong; he was simply

Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the American economy added 263,000 jobs in the month of November, and the unemployment rate remained close to a historic low mark at 3.7%. This report brings good news for working families, as the economy continues its transition into steady, stable growth that brings jobs and opportunity to more workers. Since the

On Nov. 23, the Office of Management and Budget released its annual data on improper payments. The data shows a $59 billion decrease in the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program’s estimated improper payments, but a slight increase in the improper payment rate. “Improper payments” includes fraud, but the largest portion is overpayments or underpayments made through errors by claimants or state

Computer Science Education Week, this Dec. 5-11, is an annual call to action to celebrate all the contributions to the field of computer science and to inspire and motivate K-12 students to learn more about this field. Students and anyone else interested in computer science will have many job opportunities in the field since overall employment in computer and information

November is National Veterans and Military Families Month and a time to recognize the important contributions made by U.S. service members. To help support service members who may be transitioning to civilian life, the U.S. Department of Labor provides a suite of training and career resources for military veterans and spouses. The Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) works to