Did You Know? Workers’ Comp Covers Mental Health
Did you know that you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits for a mental health injury or illness resulting from work?
Find Your Place Working in Space
This blog, written by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, originally appeared on the U.S. Dept. of Labor blog on April 5, 2024. Space exploration impacts industries across the globe, including healthcare, agriculture, telecommunications and climate management. Astronauts may be the best-known space workers, but they hold few of the jobs. The logistics of space missions […]
A 32-Hour Workweek Is Ours for the Taking
Work-life balance was on the autoworkers’ minds as the union prepared for bargaining — long hours, overtime and the mental health crisis.
A Roadmap for Responsible Business Conduct
This blog originally appeared on the U.S. Dept. of Labor blog on April 3, 2024. About the Author: Thea Lee is the deputy undersecretary for international affairs at the U.S. Department of Labor. Follow ILAB on X/Twitter at @ILAB_DOL and on LinkedIn. Three years ago, a Dalit woman was murdered by her supervisor at a garment factory in […]
Night Shift Survival Guide: How Employees Can Advocate for Their Well-Being
You must allow your physical and mental well-being to be the priority when you’re working your night job. Advocate for this.
Books Are the Missing Piece of a Unionized American Culture Industry
Contrary to conventional wisdom, any type of worker, in any type of workplace, in any area can be convinced to organize.
What You Need to Know About the Gender Wage Gap
March 12 was Equal Pay Day. What can we say about the gender wage gap today? Here are several fast facts provided by the U.S. DOL.
Taking Care of Ourselves: Health and Money Smarts for Women
This Women’s History Month, we celebrate women and are sharing tips about your rights and options when it comes to health and retirement.
