Weâre supporting Americaâs workers today and shaping their future for tomorrow. U.S. Department of Labor | July 28, 2022 |
Secretary Walsh discusses the benefits of unions and workforce training in Georgia In the Peach State this week, Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh toured the Turner Job Corps Center, where he discussed critical training for the future workforce. He also delivered remarks at the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union Convention and met with leaders in the Advancing Black Strategist Initiative to discuss the benefits of collective bargaining and how the department is empowering workers while building a more equitable workforce. |
In Detroit, Secretary Walsh highlights the value of workforce training and development Secretary Walsh toured the Detroit Job Corps Center this week, where he highlighted the value of workforce training in strengthening the nationâs economy and how the department is working to improve job quality while creating access to jobs for underserved communities through the Good Jobs Initiative. He also delivered remarks at the United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of Americaâs 38th annual constitutional convention. |
Why hiring Americaâs veterans makes sense Every year, more than 200,000 service members transition out of the military. On National Hire a Veteran Day, we shared tools and resources for companies seeking to hire veterans and highlighted the unique skills and experience veterans can bring to the civilian workplace. |
Whistleblower Appreciation Day As we prepare to recognize National Whistleblowerâ¯Appreciationâ¯Day onâ¯July 30, weâ¯celebrateâ¯allâ¯the brave workers whoâ¯speakâ¯outâ¯against unsafeâ¯or unfair working conditions, and recommit to protecting every workerâsâ¯right to speakâ¯upâ¯without fear of retaliationâ¯if they are mistreated, denied their rights or concerned about safety. |
| $1.3M for Cherokee Nation We awarded $1.3 million to the Cherokee Nation to support continued disaster relief, employment and training in response to the pandemic. | |
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