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  Each September, Suicide Prevention Awareness Month reminds us of the critical importance of mental health in every aspect of life — including the workplace. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration joins Deputy Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling in raising awareness to help reduce the stigma around conversations of mental health at work, and supporting […]

Throwback to 2019: In commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the LMRDA, the Department of Labor inducted Sen. Robert P. Griffin and Howard Jenkins Jr., into the department’s Hall of Honor to recognize their contributions in drafting and passing this landmark labor legislation. Between Labor Day and the start of autumn lies an important date […]

Federal firefighters conduct a prescribed burn on the Lake Tahoe Bason Management Unit, May 7, 2025. (USDA Forest Service photo by Preston Keres) The Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs at the U.S. Department of Labor receives more than 2,500 claims annually from federal firefighters injured or sickened on the job. We’re proud of our work […]

Unions depend on organization, accountability, and trust. A key part of that trust comes through transparency — understanding how your union functions and how it manages its resources. That’s where Labor-Management reports come in. Whether you’re newly involved in your union or a longstanding member, understanding these reports helps you make sense of how your […]

  From June 16 to 20, employers and workers across the country have the opportunity to reinforce their commitment to safety by joining the 2025 Trench Safety Stand-Down. This national event hosted by the National Utility Contractors Association in partnership with the , raises awareness to help prevent injuries and fatalities caused by trench cave-ins.  […]

  Training and education are major components of our approach to protect miners’ safety and health at the Mine Safety and Health Administration. We designed the annual Training Resources Applied to Mining Conference — known as TRAM — for mine safety trainers, compliance specialists, and industry leaders to learn about new training models, share the […]

  At the U.S. Department of Labor, we are committed to putting the American Worker First by making compliance easier, complex labor laws understandable, and providing answers for everyone. That’s why I’m proud to announce the launch of our opinion letter program — a key compliance assistance tool that puts practical, tailored guidance into the […]

Sheet metal worker Wayne Person as director of operations after 44 years of dedicated service in ship repair.  As part of her America at Work tour, Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is visiting companies with apprenticeship programs and training centers around the country to see firsthand how they are preparing workers for the in-demand, high-skilled jobs of […]

  In September 2022, a dump truck operator in Georgia arrived at a construction site to deliver fill soil. As he backed up to unload at the top of a slope, something went terribly wrong – the truck started rolling backward. Unable to stop it, the operator jumped out to avoid being hit. The truck […]

Deputy Secretary Keith Sonderling attends a safety stand-down in Bethesda, Maryland, on May 7 hosted by Hensel Phelps. This week, I was excited to join construction company Hensel Phelps and more than 1,800 workers, employers, and other stakeholders at the National Institutes of Health work site in Bethesda, Maryland, for the annual National Safety Stand-Down […]