Green jobs, apprenticeships, vaccines and more

Reducing costs and expanding job options for America’s families

Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh joined Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Rep. Mark Pocan in Wisconsin to highlight the Biden-Harris administration’s commitment to reducing costs for American families while creating good-paying, union jobs.

Growing good green jobs for all

In Michigan, Deputy Secretary Julie Su and Vice President Kamala Harris visited a nonprofit that counters racism, poverty and injustice by preparing individuals for good union jobs in growing industries. While there, they discussed how the Biden-Harris administration’s historic progress in infrastructure, manufacturing and clean energy will provide good jobs for workers.

Expanding the nursing workforce and enhancing Registered Apprenticeships

Secretary Walsh visited Connecticut last week, where he joined Rep. Rosa DeLauro at Yale New Haven Hospital for a roundtable discussion to highlight the benefits of Registered Apprenticeship and other workforce training programs in strengthening the nation’s economy.

Protect yourself against COVID-19 this winter

While COVID-19 is no longer as disruptive as it was, winter is coming and the virus is evolving – so schedule a booster shot to protect yourself against COVID-19 on the job, or wherever else you go this winter.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Back wages

We recovered $202,192 for 13 workers at a California car wash, after finding their employer shortchanged them and tried to conceal it.

Unions 101

What is a labor union? Who has the right to organize? Get the facts about unions, workplace organizing and the federal agencies that protect these rights.

WANTO grants

For three decades our grant program has helped to increase the number of women in registered apprenticeships and historically male-dominated jobs with higher wages.

Timely reports

Learn how we're promoting timely reporting of anti-organizing consultant activities.

Native American employment

Register to join a webinar Nov. 1 focusing on employment opportunities for American Indians and Alaska Native individuals with mental health conditions.

Tracking injury data

Some employers are required to report injuries and illnesses annually using OSHA's Injury Tracking Application, which has been updated. Find out what's new.

Mine Rescue Day

On Oct. 30, we salute the brave individuals who risk their lives in the service of others. Learn how mine rescuers are are critical to our mission.

EMPLOYER RESOURCE

Employer.gov

Employers – find compliance assistance resources and answers to common questions about workers and business at Employer.gov.

TWEET OF THE WEEK

Ever wondered where our grants go?

Our new interactive map shows where our current grantees are located + where to find nearby American Jobs Centers, apprenticeship providers, local workforce boards and more.

Explore the map here ➡️ https://dol.gov/grants#map

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