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In the first six months of this year, 22 workers fell victim to the deadly hazards present in trenching and excavation work – surpassing 15 in all of 2021. Every one of these tragedies could have been prevented had employers complied with Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards. There simply is no excuse for ignoring safety requirements to prevent trench

Each July, we celebrate the anniversary of a major milestone in America’s ongoing quest to build a more equitable, inclusive society — the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act on July 26, 1990. Like other civil-rights laws, the ADA was both a victory and a vow. It marked the culmination of tireless efforts on the part of many individuals,

Mining is a tough job, and many mine and mill workers are exposed to hot working conditions, especially during the summer months. Mining at hot work sites is challenging and can turn dangerous without the proper precautions. Workers nationwide face similar challenges at hot work sites. During Extreme Heat Month, we aim to provide information and resources to prevent heat-related

In June, the economy added 372,000 jobs, with a three-month moving average of 375,000, exceeding market expectations. There was across-the-board job growth, according to the establishment survey, with only the government sector losing jobs (-9K, driven by a likely seasonal loss in federal government jobs). The unemployment rate and labor force participation rate remained relatively unchanged. Monthly Change in

Amy Fong, a mathematical statistician in the department’s Office of Disability Employment Policy, recently interviewed Justin Tsang, Hanna Lee and Shruti Rajkumar of the Asian Americans with Disabilities Initiative to ask about the importance of ensuring research considers the unique experiences of this population in the United States. Below are highlights from their conversation. This is the latest in an

Last week, I visited Guatemala and Honduras, where I met with government leaders, workers, unions, civil society actors, and employers on how we can build on past successes in strengthening labor law compliance under the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement. Addressing the root causes of migration in Central America is a priority for the Biden-Harris administration, and this

The Department of Labor is committed to protecting workers with disabilities and working across the federal government to advance competitive integrated employment for these workers. Though much of this work is conducted through our Office of Disability Employment Policy, this commitment is reflected throughout all of the department’s subagencies in ways that are unique to their missions and the people

One year ago, when President Biden signed the Executive Order Promoting Competition in the American Economy on July 9, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor began work on a number of initiatives, as part of a whole-of-government effort to promote competition. A competitive labor market is necessary to ensure workers have a level playing field and receive fair wages. We

Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the American economy added 372,000 jobs in the month of June, and the unemployment rate remained at 3.6 percent for the fourth consecutive month. Private Sector Jobs Now Fully Recovered from the Pandemic Since President Biden took office America has added over nine million jobs, and the private sector economy has now

Every person deserves to retire with dignity and receive the benefits they earned through their years of hard work. Pensions are critical to the economic security of many retired workers and their families, who depend on these benefits to pay their housing and living expenses, medical bills and so much more. These benefits can mean the difference between a secure,