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AFSCME Local 1733 sanitation workers strike in Memphis in 1968 as National Guard members watch. One carries a sign that reads “End dismal working conditions now.” Source:“National Guard,”I Am A Man, accessed 2-17-23 Historically, Black Americans have faced significant discrimination and have been refused equity in our society, including in workplace safety and health. At the same time, they’ve also

After touring the Grand Avenue Project in Los Angeles, California, Labor Secretary Walsh (top, center) and Deputy Secretary Su (bottom, right) pose for a photo with construction workers and apprentices. Editor’s Note: This is part of a blog series by the Office of Labor-Management Standards on the various ways unions support workers. In November, OLMS Director Jeffrey Freund wrote about

Black coal miners working for the Lorain Coal & Dock Co. in Lorado, West Virginia, in 1918. Source: Library of Congress The mining industry has played a crucial role in America’s economic growth and development. Black Americans have had an integral role in shaping our nation’s mining industry since its earliest days — and yet their contributions remain largely unrecognized

Each year, on the third Friday of February, we celebrate National Caregivers Day. Caregivers provide a range of services for different populations, including many who help people live their best lives. By 2030, more than 1 in 5 people in the United States are expected to be ages 65 and older, and nearly 70% of all adults who reach age

Two truck drivers were electrocuted after a14,400-volt power line came in contact with their vehicles. So far 2023 has been a deadly year for America’s miners, with seven fatalities in the first six weeks. Three of these deaths involved electrocutions. On Jan. 27, two truck drivers were electrocuted after a 14,400-volt overhead power line came in contact with their trucks.

Popularized by the show Parks and Rec, Galentine’s Day has been embraced in recent years as a celebration of female friendship and support. This Galentine’s Day, we’re celebrating some of the many women who have made American workplaces better through public service, advocacy, organization and creating opportunities for others to thrive. Maggie Lena Walker (center).Source Maggie Lena Walker, Business Leader

How many people with disabilities are working in skilled trades? Disabled people work in a wide variety of occupations and industries. For this data blog, we are spotlighting people with disabilities who work in skilled trade professions by taking a deep dive into national employment and occupation data on disabled people. Skilled trade jobs require specialized training and involve a

Melanie Calhoun began as a chemical engineer at the U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration and today leads MSHA’s Directorate of Technical Support. That means she is responsible for all the engineering, scientific and technical expertise provided to assist MSHA program areas. Her passion for engineering started as a young child who was inspired by science fairs

The Office of the Solicitor’s amicus program has long ensured that the U.S. Department of Labor can help shape the law on issues that impact workers and the department’s mission. The department administers and enforces more than 180 laws covering approximately 150 million workers in 10 million workplaces. But private enforcement plays a vital role in the effective enforcement of

Feb. 9 is National Pizza Day, celebrating one of America’s favorite foods. Whether you order your pizza from a restaurant, heat up a prepackaged or frozen one, or make it from scratch at home, lots of occupations help to make it possible. Employment in most of the selected occupations listed below is projected to grow faster than the 5.3% average