Caring for caregivers

Pittsburgh hub prepares pathways to manufacturing jobs

In Pittsburgh this week, Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su, First Lady Jill Biden and Mayor Ed Gainey visited an Investing in America Workforce Hub. Pittsburgh's hub is preparing dislocated workers to re-enter the workforce in advanced manufacturing and other high-demand jobs.

Sample employment agreements for domestic workers and their employers

Domestic workers keep America's economy and families running, but too often they lack job stability or formal employment arrangements. Our sample employment agreements for cleaners, home care workers and nannies can help. Acting Secretary Su announced the agreements at CareFest in Los Angeles, saying, "To all of you, I want you to know I see you. President Biden sees you. We value you. We are fighting for you."

In San Francisco, federal investments mean good jobs and strong infrastructure

In California last week, Acting Secretary Su visited the Salesforce Transit Center – a federally funded project that's promoting apprenticeships and putting workers on the road to good jobs.

14M jobs since January 2021

The U.S. economy added 150,000 jobs in October, making 14 million jobs added since President Biden took office and 21 straight months with the jobless rate below 4%. “Good jobs can change lives, and the Biden-Harris administration’s focus on improving job quality for all workers continues to fuel our economy’s healthy and stable growth,” said Acting Secretary Su.

OSHA cites 3M for willful violations following worker fatality in Wisconsin

A little more than a year after a fatality in Minnesota, an employee at 3M’s southwestern Wisconsin manufacturing plant was fatally injured by a machine’s rotating rollers. OSHA found that the company failed to follow federal workplace safety regulations. Even more tragic: The company completed a corporate-wide review in 2022 that determined the powered rollers needed safety improvements.

Caregiving is expensive, but not investing it in costs more than you might expect – a lot more

Our Women's Bureau has new research showing that if the U.S. invested in caregivers and family-supportive policies like other advanced economies, it could add more than $775 billion in additional economic activity every year.

A new resource to support recovery-ready workplaces and strengthen our economy

With more than 44 million Americans struggling with substance use disorder, the Biden-Harris administration is releasing new guidance to support recovery-ready workplaces. “This toolkit is an important resource for employers who are interested in hiring and retaining top talent. At the Department of Labor, we know that our economy is at its strongest when we are tapping into the talent of workers from all communities, and that includes individuals with substance use disorders,” said Acting Secretary Su. “Getting this information to employers translates directly into healthier and more productive workplaces, where opportunity is not limited for those in, or seeking, recovery.”

Honoring employers who hire veterans

More than 850 employers from around the nation received our 2023 Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Medallion Award, which recognizes outstanding efforts to support U.S. military veterans in the civilian workforce.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Violent crackdown

Deputy Undersecretary for International Labor Affairs Thea Lee issued a statement on the recent violence against unionists in Bangladesh.

Advisory board meeting

A Labor Department advisory board will hold a two-day meeting in New Mexico to discuss compensation and medical benefits for current and former nuclear weapons workers.

Care industry webinar

Register to attend a Nov. 13 webinar on worker rights and employer responsibilities in the care industry.

Data and caregiving

We have established a workgroup to identify key priorities, review data, and recommend ways to fill knowledge gaps related to home- and community-based care.

Reimagining hiring equity

Our Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs and EEOC are advancing equal employment opportunities and helping workers access good jobs.

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Justice for Jeannie

A Wage and Hour Division investigation and litigation helped recover $10,000 in punitive damages for one home care worker after her employer retaliated against her – and the division has recovered more than $1 million for home care workers at her former employer since 2018.

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