Nation Oct 07 The U.S. will develop a federal heat standard for the first time. Here’s what advocates and labor experts want By Chloe Jones, Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado
Politics Mar 16 WATCH: Senate considers nomination of Julie Su to be deputy secretary of Labor In 2019, Su was appointed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom to serve as the head of California's Labor and Workforce Development Agency. By Associated Press
Economy Nov 25 U.S. jobless claims rise to 778,000 as pandemic worsens The Labor Department's report Wednesday said jobless claims climbed from 748,000 the week before.
Health May 08 Watch 4:51 Minorities hit especially hard by pandemic-driven unemployment The U.S. Department of Labor reported more than 20 million jobs were lost in April, driving unemployment to its highest level since the Great Depression. Among some minorities, the economic toll of the pandemic is even more dire. But more… By Amna Nawaz
Nation Sep 24 Senate committee approves Scalia to head Labor Department The Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee approved lawyer Eugene Scalia's nomination, 12-11, clearing the way for the full Senate to vote. By Richard Lardner, Associated Press
Sep 24 Trump administration expands overtime to 1 million workers By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Most Americans earning less than $35,308 a year will now be paid time and a half for any work over 40 hours a week. The rule is a scaled back version of an Obama-era proposal. Continue reading
Jan 04 312,000 jobs added in December offer dose of economic reassurance By Josh Boak, Associated Press It was an encouraging display of strength for an economy in the midst of a trade war, slowing global growth and a partial shutdown of the federal government. Continue reading
Feb 15 Puzder withdraws nomination for labor secretary By News Desk and Associated Press Puzder, the CEO of CKE Restaurants Inc., says "while I won't be serving in the administration, I fully support the President and his highly qualified team."… Continue reading
Dec 02 Watch 3:06 News Wrap: U.S. unemployment at a 9-year low By PBS NewsHour In our news wrap Friday, the unemployment rate in November hit a nine-year low, dropping to 4.6 percent, as 178,000 new jobs were added and many people stopped looking for work. Also, House lawmakers overwhelmingly backed a nearly $619 billion… Continue watching
Nov 22 Watch 3:11 News Wrap: Obama commutes prison sentences for 79 more By PBS NewsHour In our news wrap Tuesday, President Obama commuted the sentences of another 79 federal offenders, taking him over the 1,000 mark. The White House says that’s more than the past 11 chief executives combined. Also, a federal judge in Texas… Continue watching