Grateful for America's workers

Empowering workers and strengthening labor rights worldwide

Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su joined Secretary of State Antony Blinken, U.S. Trade Rep. Katherine Tai, government officials and labor leaders at the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in San Francisco to announce the first whole-of-government approach to empowering workers and unions worldwide.

Expanding our disability employment opportunity initiative

Twelve states and the District of Columbia will participate in our National Expansion of Employment Opportunities Network initiative as “core states” in fiscal year 2024, enabling their government agencies to receive support and mentoring to increase competitive integrated employment for people with disabilities.

Need a fresh start? Consider an apprenticeship!

National Apprenticeship Week may be over, but apprenticeships are a great opportunity any time of year.

$6M to promote good jobs and labor rights

We're awarding up to $6 million in grant funding to the Solidarity Center to promote quality jobs and labor rights in Indonesia and the Philippines.

Women in the Sustainable Economy Initiative

A new White House initiative – backed by more than $900 million in commitments – aims to bolster women’s economic empowerment globally by expanding access to employment, training, leadership roles and financial resources in industries critical to our economic and ecological future.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

🐟 From #BaitToPlate

Have you ever asked where your seafood came from, who caught it and under what conditions? Learn about our work tackling exploitation in the fishing sector.

Union organizing resources

Learn about your collective bargaining rights and the advantages of being in a union at our newly redesigned WORK Center.

Retirement security rule hearing

We'll be holding an online hearing beginning Dec. 12 on our recently proposed retirement security rule related to the definition of an investment advice fiduciary.

Gender equity toolkit

The Women's Bureau's new toolkit has information on barriers women face in accessing male-dominated infrastructure careers, tools to counter them, and success stories.

🩺💊Open enrollment

Does your employer offer a health plan? During open enrollment season, check out our guidance on making your health benefits work for you.

National Climate Assessment

Climate change directly impacts many aspects of our economy, and our response provides opportunities to create a more resilient and just nation.

HERITAGE HIGHLIGHT

Native American Heritage Month

Our Chief Diversity and Equity Officer Alaysia Black Hackett and Jack Jackson, the department's Tribal Liaison, recognized National Native American Heritage Month by honoring the contributions and deep histories of Native Americans and Tribal Nations.

DATA SPOTLIGHT

5 facts about older women caregivers

Older women are critical to the nation's care infrastructure and economy. Five numbers from recent research by our Women's Bureau demonstrate how essential older women are to unpaid caregiving in the U.S.

POST OF THE WEEK

Hey everyone! I’m now here on Threads. I can’t wait to share more on what we’re doing at @usdol to put workers on the road to high-quality, good-paying jobs. Follow along!
-@ActSecJulieSu

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