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‘America’s comeback is building a future of American possibilities’

In his State of the Union address last week, President Joe Biden highlighted the strength of America’s economy. Noting rising wages, decreased inflation, record unemployment lows and the smallest racial wealth gap in 20 years, Biden credited unions and workers for much of the nation’s prosperity. “The middle class built the country, and unions built the middle class,” Biden said.

Strong and steady job growth continues with 275K new jobs in February

The economy added 275,000 jobs in February, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That makes nearly 15 million jobs since President Biden took office, and two straight years with a jobless rate below 4%.

Highlighting causes of – and solutions to – pay inequity

On average, women working full-time, year-round are paid 84% of what men are paid. Our Women’s Bureau recently highlighted some of the underlying causes of gender and racial wage gaps, their effects and possible solutions.

Investing in America’s workforce development infrastructure

Acting Secretary Su joined the National League of Cities this week to talk about how President Biden's Investing in America agenda is building our nation's workforce development infrastructure. Acting Secretary Su touted the department’s Good Jobs, Great Cities initiative which creates workforce partnerships with cities across the country.

Budget proposal outlines supports for workers, jobseekers and more

The proposed budget for fiscal year 2025 outlines a strategy to increase worker protections, protect the unemployment insurance system, create jobs and expand pathways to good jobs. “With the $13.9 billion in discretionary resources President Biden has called for, the Department of Labor can fulfill the promise to empower all workers to succeed in our growing economy,” said Acting Secretary Su.

Grant funding for senior employment

We’re making approximately $312 million in grant funding available to help organizations provide community service and offer work-based learning to older workers through the Senior Community Service Employment Program.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

🧪 Good science jobs

If you're looking for an in-demand job and you like science, check out these 10 fast-growing jobs that pay well.

Concerning trends

A new report on workers’ comp shows record profits but questionable protections – raising questions about the system’s functionality.

$8.3M for disaster recovery

We've awarded $8.3 million to continue supporting disaster-relief jobs and employment and training services in Kentucky following severe weather.

Empowering workers

New research examines the ability of workers around the world to speak up and take collective action to improve their working conditions.

Black lung resources

Coal miners and their families in West Virginia are invited to attend our information sessions on the Federal Black Lung Program March 19-21.

US-DR partnership

We renewed our consular partnership program with the Dominican Republic, helping ensure their citizens working here know their rights on the job.

POST OF THE WEEK

🥧Happy #PiDay, thriends! Here at the Department of Labor, we’ve got our fingers in many pies (metaphorically – we’ve got manners). So prepare yourself for some pastry-themed puns and dig in to this sweet list featuring some of our many resources for workers, jobseekers, retirees, employers and more! 1/Â
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