A new rule expands protections for Americas farmworkers

A new rule to improve farmworker protections

Our food supply relies on farmworkers, including hundreds of thousands on H-2A visas. Last week, Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su announced a new final rule that will strengthen protections for workers under the H-2A program and similarly employed workers in the U.S.

Join us for Youth Apprenticeship Week

During Youth Apprenticeship Week, May 5-11, we’ll be highlighting the benefits of Registered Apprenticeship programs for young people. We invite employers, educators, labor unions, workforce professionals, and anyone interested in apprenticeship to join us in raising awareness of these career opportunities in critical industries.

Remember the dead, fight for the living

We hosted several Workers Memorial Day events last week to honor those we have lost or who have been injured on the job, including a workplace safety expo for employers and workers to help prevent future tragedies. Families of workers killed on the job joined us for a ceremony and wreath laying at department headquarters. We grieve with them and resolve to continue the fight for safer workplaces.

Federal funding is helping to create good jobs

Acting Secretary Su joined former Georgia House of Representatives minority leader Stacey Abrams, union leaders and community members in Atlanta last week. They discussed how federal funding is helping to create good jobs and support the nation’s clean energy transition. They also highlighted the administration’s commitment to ensuring diverse workers from marginalized communities have equitable access to jobs.

Grants available to support farmworker housing solutions

We’re making $6.5 million available in grants to help organizations improve their delivery of safe and sanitary housing solutions for migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their dependents.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Megaproject expansion

We've added 16 new projects to our existing Megaproject program that promotes equal access to good jobs created by the Investing in America agenda.

Reentry program success

Shan Shan turned her life around with the help of a reentry job-training program, showing how similar programs can help build a diverse and robust workforce.

Owning your finances

We're closing out Financial Capability Month with a blog from our Employee Benefits Security Administration giving you the keys to secure your financial future.

Employer.gov updated

The refreshed Employer.gov offers a one-stop resource for small businesses and all employers to learn about their rights and responsibilities.

Mine safety

Impact inspections at 14 mines in 11 states in March uncovered a slew of violations, including dozens at one Alabama coal mine.

A fair day’s pay

The international community has reached a consensus on the definition of a living wage – an important step toward ensuring workers have a decent standard of living.

DATA SPOTLIGHT

Young people make up 30-40% of all Registered Apprentices

A study from our Chief Evaluation Office found that people ages 16-24 comprise up to two-fifths of all Registered Apprentices each year. Read more about the state of youth apprenticeship in the U.S.

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