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Honoring fallen workers, strengthening our commitment   There are days on our calendar that call us to celebrate. And then there are days that ask something more of us — days that call us to remember, reflect, and commit ourselves to doing more and forge a better path forward. Workers Memorial Day, observed each year […]

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 […]

New tool makes union finances easier to understand Every year, the Office of Labor-Management Standards collects thousands of detailed financial reports from unions. The largest unions file a detailed report called Form LM-2, which can be hundreds of pages long. We collected over 5,000 LM-2 reports in fiscal year 2025 alone. When I arrived just […]

Building a culture of safety and partnership Assistant Secretary Keeling connects with construction industry leaders at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG trade show in March 2026. From emerging technologies to conversations about advancing safety and health, OSHA is working with our partners to build stronger and safer workplaces. As the Assistant Secretary for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, […]

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 […]