AI principles for Americas workers

New principles outline a framework for AI development that protects workers rights

Weve announced a far-reaching set of principles that provide employers and artificial intelligence developers with guidance on designing and implementing AI technologies in ways that enhance job quality and protect workers' rights.

25 years of advocating for AA and NHPI communities

Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su joined Ambassador Katherine Tai and Deputy Assistant to the President Erika Moritsugu to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. At the event, Acting Secretary Su discussed department efforts to uplift AA and NHPI voices across the country.

A new era of worker power means good jobs for more people

Acting Secretary Su addressed the AFL-CIO Constitutional Convention this week, highlighting how the Biden-Harris administrations historic investments in infrastructure have created good jobs around the country. She discussed Labor Department regulations that have improved working conditions and enforcement actions that are holding employers accountable and recovering money for workers and she credited unions for their efforts to expand worker power and advocate for better working conditions.

And the 2024 NDEAM theme is

Every October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month celebrates the contributions of the nations disabled workers and showcases supportive, inclusive policies and practices that benefit employees and employers alike. This week we announced the theme to NDEAM 2024.

Grants available to support skills expansion for underserved youth, infrastructure workers

Were making $75 million in grants available to support skills development, including:

Support and encouragement for womens health

Women often put the needs of their families and jobs before their own, sometimes at the cost of their health. During National Womens Health Week, our Employee Benefits Security Administration shared guidance on how women can use job-based health plans to take charge of their health.

Infrastructure week recognizes investments in good jobs and economic growth

Infrastructure Week is providing an opportunity to highlight how President Bidens Investing in America agenda is unlocking economic opportunity, creating good-paying jobs, boosting domestic manufacturing, strengthening supply chains, and growing the economy from the middle out and the bottom up.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Recovering $1M for care workers

A Philadelphia-area home care employer must pay $1 million in back wages, damages and penalties after denying 159 workers their full wages.

ERISA violations settlement

Three United Employee Benefit Fund service providers must restore $883,333 to the fund and pay $176,666 in penalties for violations of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.

Disability employment data

Weve collected data on business ownership, self-employment and entrepreneurship among people with disabilities.

Making the grade

The departments procurement practices have earned an A for the 15th year in a row on the Small Business Administrations procurement scorecard.

Coal miner outreach

We'll be in Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky from May 20-22 to share information on federal benefits for coal miners disabled by black lung disease, and their families and survivors.

MENTAL HEALTH AT WORK

How were supporting mental health in Americas workplaces

Approximately 1 in 5 Americans experience some form of mental health condition each year. Here are some of the ways were supporting efforts to foster a mental health-friendly work culture.

HERITAGE HIGHLIGHT

Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders on supporting workers

During AA and NHPI Heritage Month, weve been highlighting the amazing work that AA and NHPI staff at the department do every day in a video series.

POST OF THE WEEK

Getting ready to enjoy your weekend? Thank a union.
-@ActSecJulieSu

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