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Theodore Roosevelt’s labor legacy: 5 facts   As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday, the U.S. Department of Labor is recognizing the figures who shaped our nation’s history. To this end, we recently inducted President Theodore Roosevelt into our Hall of Honor. It is a fitting tribute to a leader who championed the American Worker and […]

A new Golden Age: 10 ways the American worker is winning To better understand the needs of the American Workforce today, Secretary Chavez-DeRemer has been talking directly with hardworking men and women all around our nation. When he arrived in office, President Trump promised to put the American worker first, and that promise has been […]

The Trump Administration’s AI Action Plan is bringing agility to America’s workforce Securing American AI and technological dominance requires a workforce equipped with the skills of the future. Deputy Secretary Sonderling tried out the flight simulator at Liberty University in August to experience first-hand how AI is playing a vital role in preparing the next […]

Celebrating a safety star Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Amanda Laihow (third from right, front row) with the Onward Energy team at their Arapahoe, Colorado, facility and OSHA staff from the Denver region in September 2025. Visiting the Onward Energy Arapahoe site in Colorado was a chance to witness a true embodiment of what the Voluntary […]

  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 […]