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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke for all workers when he hailed the dignity of work and the important role of organized labor in advancing economic justice.

submitted 34 days ago • 4 comments

You might not know much about us, but the work we do at the U.S. Department of Labor impacts millions of workers, job seekers, retirees, students, veterans and others. If you need help with a work-related issue, you can call us at 1-866-487-2365.

submitted 36 days ago • 5 comments

Do you all like pet pics? It's a privilege to serve America's wage earners, job seekers and retirees. But at the end of a long day, we love going home to these furry/feathered/scaly friends. 🐶 🐱 🐦 🐴 🐷 Tell us your favorite ⤵️

submitted 36 days ago • 8 comments

Perdue Farms and JBS, two of the country’s biggest meatpackers, will pay a combined $8 million after the Department of Labor found the companies relied for years on migrant children to work in their slaughterhouses.

submitted 37 days ago • 82 comments

Ok, time to be serious. We announced some big settlements this week that will help put an end to illegal child labor in meat and poultry processing. Because there are some jobs kids should never do.

submitted 37 days ago • 54 comments

Same goes for your workplace! Keep portable generators outside and well away from doors, windows or ventilation shafts where CO can enter & build up. www.osha.gov/sites/defaul... Cleaning up after a wildfire can be extremely hazardous. Call 1-800-321-OSHA (6742) with any workplace safety/health Qs.

submitted 37 days ago • 0 comments

Sounds like there's interest in our memes. We admit they're a little dorky, but hope you enjoy.

submitted 37 days ago • 9 comments

Hi, Bluesky. Our friends from @cpsc.gov said we should join. Our memes are less unhinged but we try to be funny sometimes. What we really want to do is make sure workers know their rights and employers understand their responsibilities — and where they can go for help with a workplace issue.

submitted 37 days ago • 233 comments