Raising the Minimum Wage; OFCCP Turns 50; A Worker Speaks Up

Good food, higher pay

Raising wages helped boost employee morale and productivity at a Richmond restaurant, underscoring Secretary of Labor Tom Perez's belief that paying a living wage, providing paid sick leave and other benefits is good for workers, companies and communities. Read more...

Labor Rights = Civil Rights

The department's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs turns 50 this week. The agency, responsible for ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action among federal contractors, will mark the occasion with an event in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 25. Register to attend in person, or view the live webcast at www.dol.gov/live/.

This #HispanicHeritageMonth let's #RaiseTheWage:

DOL Working For You

Former waitress served justice

19-year-old Meridian Lowe struggled to make ends meet while working at a Philadelphia diner because of her employer’s illegal pay practices. Afraid to speak up at the time, she now wants others to know that they have rights.

Read her story.

National News

• $39M to help unemployment programs

• Halliburton to pay $18M to workers

• Funds to fight veteran homelessness

• Missouri foundry cited for lead hazards

• Hazards found at Queens manufacturer

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DOL in Action

• Advocates for vulnerable workers

• Employer workshops in Houston

• Planning and partnering in California

• Safety alliance with technical school

• BLS survey turns 50

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A youth movement

Youth2Youth: Partners4Peace was conceived by student leaders to offer solutions at Job Corps centers.

A boost for mine rescue

In the aftermath of a mine fire, explosion or roof collapse, emergency response sites are critical.

Soaring with YouthBuild

In St. Louis, Deputy Secretary Lu toured a YouthBuild program to see firsthand how it fosters success.

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