Rodney Adamson - Aug 20, 2024
There are 5 best practices to be safe when working under or near mine roofs and ribs. Mine owners and operators are responsible for the safety and health of miners
Piblikasyon An Vedèt
Pi Resan
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5 best practices to prevent roof and rib falls
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Labor rights and the power of collaboration
Julie Su - Aug 20, 2024
All workers deserve a safe workplace and a fair day’s pay. During Labor Rights Week, we’re highlighting the power of collaboration to get the word out on workers’ rights.
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The hope for a promising future: labor-management collaboration
Darnice Marsh - Aug 20, 2024
Labor-management collaboration creates a more inclusive, equitable and effective educational system that serves the needs of students, teachers and communities.
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60 years of good, life-changing jobs
Erin McGee - Aug 14, 2024
Opportunity begins here at Job Corps. On the program’s 60th birthday, we take stock of its legacy and lay out a vision for the next 60 years—and beyond!
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Building a bridge to immigrant and migrant workers
Priscilla Garcia-Ocampo - Aug 14, 2024
We’re working with consulates to ensure that immigrant and migrant workers in the U.S. receive their hard-earned wages, have safe and healthy workplaces, and more.
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Empowering women to take control of their health
Lisa M. Gomez - Aug 12, 2024
Women can take control of their health by learning about key protections under the law for health coverage and taking advantage of them.
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Raising awareness and breaking the silence surrounding minority mental health
Lisa M. Gomez - Jul 30, 2024
We’re raising awareness of protections for job-based mental health and substance use disorder benefits and encouraging everyone to break the silence and stop the stigma when they need help.
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Entrepreneurship Among Disabled People by Industry and Age
David Rosenblum, Christopher McLaren - Jul 29, 2024
This is the second in a pair of posts examining new data on self-employment and business ownership among people with disabilities in the United States.
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Support Systems for Working Families: A Cancer Cabinet Conversation
Joseph Matawaran - Jul 24, 2024
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. Not on our watch. Our panel showcased our contributions to President Biden's Cancer Moonshot.