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I started with the Wage and Hour Division in July 1975 at the Portland, Maine, District Office, and have served the agency in several positions and locations. Currently, I’m a senior investigator advisor for the Western Region and I have 47 years of employment with the division. Why have I stayed with the agency so long? Because I love my

En español Last September, a 51-year-old painter at a residential apartment complex in Ohio stepped onto a third-floor balcony and it tilted suddenly, causing him to fall 21 feet. The balcony slid off its wall mount and landed on top of him, and he later passed away from his injuries. Falls from heights like this tragic example continue to be

The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that more than 1 in 5 U.S. adults live with a mental illness. Among adolescents, the prevalence of mental disorders is even higher. Along with a growing awareness of the importance of mental health and the need for treatment, the demand for workers who can help is increasing. If you’re interested in a

[embedded content] The White House Blueprint for Addressing the Maternal Health Crisis identifies doulas as a critical segment of the maternal care workforce, providing vital support to women and their families and improving maternal health outcomes. Doulas are nonclinical birth workers trained to provide continuous physical, emotional and informational support to women in before, during and after giving birth. Unlike

There are more than 83 million families in the United States, and 80.1% of them have at least one working family member. Here are some of the ways the Department of Labor supports working families. Protecting the rights of new and growing families There were 3.66 million babies born in America in 2021. Childbirth, recovery, adoption, bonding and breastfeeding are

During National Nurses Week, May 6-12, the Department of Labor honors the skills, resilience, and care provided by nurses and other workers in the care economy. National Nurses Week provides an opportunity to call attention to the value of a well-trained, well-supported, sustainable care workforce. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing reports that nurses make up the largest segment

The pandemic hit working moms hard. Following a significant decline in employment in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic and a lagging recovery in 2021 compared with fathers, maternal employment finally returned to pre-pandemic levels in late 2022. But this employment recovery has not reached all groups of mothers. One of the groups that experienced the largest employment losses

How many Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders with disabilities are working in skilled trade positions? During Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we are spotlighting data on AA and NHPI workers with disabilities in skilled trade professions, which are critical for maintaining everyday infrastructure. These professions include the following major occupation groups: •Production.•Transportation.•Construction, Extraction and

For teachers, it’s a journey to achieve National Board Certification and CTechEd helps make sure they have the training and support they need. These Hillsborough County educators and HCTA union members are preparing certification portfolios with their National Board Certified PLF mentors, including CTechEd Executive Director Sabrina Gates (top right with red hair). Top left: PLF Mentor Dr. Madonna Higgs.

STRIVE Future Leaders, funded by the U.S. Department of Labor, is an innovative program designed for justice-impacted young adults ages 18-24 currently operating in Atlanta, Chicago, Connecticut, New Orleans, New York, Philadelphia and San Diego. We recently spoke to Jacob, a graduate ofSTRIVE Future Leaders in New Orleans at Café Reconcile, on his experience. Tell us about yourself and why