States are the primary subdivisions of the United States, and possess a number of powers and rights under the United States Constitution, such as regulating intrastate commerce, running elections, creating local governments, and ratifying constitutional amendments. Each state has its own constitution, grounded in republican principles, and government, consisting of three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial. All states and their residents are represented in the federal Congress, a bicameral legislature consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Each state is represented by two Senators, while Representatives are distributed among the states in proportion to the most recent constitutionally mandated decennial census. Additionally, each state is entitled to select a number of electors to vote in the Electoral College, the body that elects the President of the United States, equal to the total of Representatives and Senators in Congress from that state.Article IV, Section 3, Clause 1 of the Constitution grants to Congress the authority to admit new states into the Union. Since the establishment of the United States in 1776, the number of states has expanded from the original 13 to 50. Each new state has been admitted on an equal footing with the existing states.
The purpose of the Department of Labor is to foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers, and retirees of the United States; improve working conditions; advance opportunities for profitable employment; and assure work-related benefits and rights. In carrying out this mission, the Department of Labor administers and enforces more than 180 federal laws and thousands of federal regulations. These mandates and the regulations that implement them cover many workplace activities for about 10million employers and 125million workers.
The Department’s headquarters is housed in the Frances Perkins Building, named in honor of Frances Perkins, the Secretary of Labor from 1933 to 1945 and the first female cabinet secretary in U.S.history.
The Ministry of Labor (US), or Labour (UK), also known as the Department of Labor, or Labour, is a government department responsible for setting national labor standards, labor dispute mechanisms, employment, workforce participation, training, and social security.
As of 2012 the Minister of Labour is Mildred Oliphant. In the 2011/12 budget the department had a budget of R1,981 million and a staff complement of 3,490 civil servants.
Built at a cost of $79.4 million ($724million in today's dollars) the ship is the largest ocean liner constructed entirely in the U.S. and the fastest ocean liner to cross the Atlantic in either direction. Even in her retirement, she retains the Blue Riband, the accolade given to the passenger liner crossing the Atlantic Ocean in regular service with the highest speed.
Her construction was subsidized by the U.S. government, since she was designed to allow conversion to a troopship should the need arise.United States operated uninterrupted in transatlantic passenger service until 1969. Since 1996 she has been docked at Pier 82 on the Delaware River in Philadelphia.
Design and construction
Inspired by the exemplary service of the British liners RMSQueen Mary and Queen Elizabeth, which transported hundreds of thousands of U.S. troops to Europe during World War II, the U.S. government sponsored the construction of a large and fast merchant vessel that would be capable of transporting large numbers of soldiers. Designed by renowned American naval architect and marine engineer William Francis Gibbs (1886–1967), the liner's construction was a joint effort between the United States Navy and United States Lines. The U.S. government underwrote $50 million of the $78 million construction cost, with the ship's operators, United States Lines, contributing the remaining $28 million. In exchange, the ship was designed to be easily converted in times of war to a troopship with a capacity of 15,000 troops, or to a hospital ship .
The United States Department of Labor is a cabinet-level department of the U.S. federal government responsible for occupational safety, wage and hour standards, unemployment insurance benefits, reemployment services, and some economic statistics; many U.S. states also have such departments. The department is headed by the U.S. Secretary of Labor.
The purpose of the Department of Labor is to foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers, and retirees of the United States; improve working conditions; advance opportunities for profitable employment; and assure work-related benefits and rights. In carrying out this mission, the Department of Labor administers and enforces more than 180 federal laws and thousands of federal regulations. These mandates and the regulat...
published: 05 Nov 2015
2021 U.S. Department of Labor Workers Memorial Day Program
The Department of Labor is joined by members of Congress, the CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, the AFL-CIO, the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health, the National Day Laborer Organizing Network, and United Support & Memorial for Workplace Fatalities to recognize and honor workers who have lost their lives due to preventable workplace injuries or illnesses.
www.osha.gov/WorkersMemorialDay.
published: 28 Apr 2021
US Department of Labor Seal Explained
The U.S. Department of Labor's seal was created in 1913, the year the department was established. This video explains what each symbol represents.
Text appears next to an image of the department's seal - a blue circle depicting the words "Department of Labor, United States of America" surrounding an image in gold. The image shows an eagle with wings outstretched, above icons representing an anvil and hammer; a pulley, lever and fulcrim; and a plow. Text: Ever wonder what the U.S. Department of Labor's seal represents?
The eagle represents the United States.
The anvil and hammer represent industry.
The pulley, lever and inclined plane icons represent principles of mechanics.
The plow represents agriculture.
For more information visit dol.gov.
In addition to the symbols, the color ...
published: 01 Feb 2017
History of the US Department of Labor, Part 1: 1913 to 1929
Established on March 4, 1913, the Federal Department of Labor was the direct product of a half-century campaign by organized labor for a "Voice in the Cabinet," and an indirect product of the Progressive Movement. In the words of the organic act, the Department's purpose is "to foster, promote and develop the welfare of working people, to improve their working conditions, and to enhance their opportunities for profitable employment." Initially the Department consisted of the new U.S. Conciliation Service (USCS), which mediated labor disputes, plus four pre-existing bureaus: the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the Bureau of Immigration, the Bureau of Naturalization and the Children's Bureau. In his first annual report Secretary Wilson enunciated a philosophy, echoed by many Secretaries s...
published: 06 Mar 2011
Opportunities Are Open at the Department of Labor
The U.S. Department of Labor is a great place to work. Find opportunities at https://www.usajobs.gov/Search/Results?k=department%20of%20labor
published: 09 Jun 2021
Examining the Policies and Priorities of the U.S. Department of Labor
This past week, the U.S. Department of Labor issued new regulations requiring financial advisers handling 401k and other retirement accounts to act in the best interest of their clients. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins CBS Evening News with more.
published: 10 Apr 2016
U.S. labor department proposal shakes up gig economy
A rule proposed by the U.S. Department of Labor would make it more difficult for companies to treat workers as independent contractors, a change that is expected to shake up ride-hailing, delivery and other industries that rely on gig workers.
#USA #GigEconomy #Business #Uber #Lyft #contractor #News #Reuters #newsfeed
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U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh: Let's Get to Work
A message from Marty Walsh on his first day as U.S. Secretary of Labor.
published: 23 Mar 2021
Examining the Policies and Priorities of the U.S. Department of Labor
The United States Department of Labor is a cabinet-level department of the U.S. federal government responsible for occupational safety, wage and hour standards,...
The United States Department of Labor is a cabinet-level department of the U.S. federal government responsible for occupational safety, wage and hour standards, unemployment insurance benefits, reemployment services, and some economic statistics; many U.S. states also have such departments. The department is headed by the U.S. Secretary of Labor.
The purpose of the Department of Labor is to foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers, and retirees of the United States; improve working conditions; advance opportunities for profitable employment; and assure work-related benefits and rights. In carrying out this mission, the Department of Labor administers and enforces more than 180 federal laws and thousands of federal regulations. These mandates and the regulations that implement them cover many workplace activities for about 10 million employers and 125 million workers.
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The United States Department of Labor is a cabinet-level department of the U.S. federal government responsible for occupational safety, wage and hour standards, unemployment insurance benefits, reemployment services, and some economic statistics; many U.S. states also have such departments. The department is headed by the U.S. Secretary of Labor.
The purpose of the Department of Labor is to foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers, and retirees of the United States; improve working conditions; advance opportunities for profitable employment; and assure work-related benefits and rights. In carrying out this mission, the Department of Labor administers and enforces more than 180 federal laws and thousands of federal regulations. These mandates and the regulations that implement them cover many workplace activities for about 10 million employers and 125 million workers.
This video is targeted to blind users.
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The Department of Labor is joined by members of Congress, the CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, the AFL-CIO, the National Council for...
The Department of Labor is joined by members of Congress, the CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, the AFL-CIO, the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health, the National Day Laborer Organizing Network, and United Support & Memorial for Workplace Fatalities to recognize and honor workers who have lost their lives due to preventable workplace injuries or illnesses.
www.osha.gov/WorkersMemorialDay.
The Department of Labor is joined by members of Congress, the CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, the AFL-CIO, the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health, the National Day Laborer Organizing Network, and United Support & Memorial for Workplace Fatalities to recognize and honor workers who have lost their lives due to preventable workplace injuries or illnesses.
www.osha.gov/WorkersMemorialDay.
The U.S. Department of Labor's seal was created in 1913, the year the department was established. This video explains what each symbol represents.
Text appea...
The U.S. Department of Labor's seal was created in 1913, the year the department was established. This video explains what each symbol represents.
Text appears next to an image of the department's seal - a blue circle depicting the words "Department of Labor, United States of America" surrounding an image in gold. The image shows an eagle with wings outstretched, above icons representing an anvil and hammer; a pulley, lever and fulcrim; and a plow. Text: Ever wonder what the U.S. Department of Labor's seal represents?
The eagle represents the United States.
The anvil and hammer represent industry.
The pulley, lever and inclined plane icons represent principles of mechanics.
The plow represents agriculture.
For more information visit dol.gov.
In addition to the symbols, the color gold represents the value of what the department does; red represents valor and courage in doing the work; and blue represents dependability and trustworthiness.
The U.S. Department of Labor's seal was created in 1913, the year the department was established. This video explains what each symbol represents.
Text appears next to an image of the department's seal - a blue circle depicting the words "Department of Labor, United States of America" surrounding an image in gold. The image shows an eagle with wings outstretched, above icons representing an anvil and hammer; a pulley, lever and fulcrim; and a plow. Text: Ever wonder what the U.S. Department of Labor's seal represents?
The eagle represents the United States.
The anvil and hammer represent industry.
The pulley, lever and inclined plane icons represent principles of mechanics.
The plow represents agriculture.
For more information visit dol.gov.
In addition to the symbols, the color gold represents the value of what the department does; red represents valor and courage in doing the work; and blue represents dependability and trustworthiness.
Established on March 4, 1913, the Federal Department of Labor was the direct product of a half-century campaign by organized labor for a "Voice in the Cabinet,"...
Established on March 4, 1913, the Federal Department of Labor was the direct product of a half-century campaign by organized labor for a "Voice in the Cabinet," and an indirect product of the Progressive Movement. In the words of the organic act, the Department's purpose is "to foster, promote and develop the welfare of working people, to improve their working conditions, and to enhance their opportunities for profitable employment." Initially the Department consisted of the new U.S. Conciliation Service (USCS), which mediated labor disputes, plus four pre-existing bureaus: the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the Bureau of Immigration, the Bureau of Naturalization and the Children's Bureau. In his first annual report Secretary Wilson enunciated a philosophy, echoed by many Secretaries since, that the Department was created "in the interest of the wage earners", but must be administered in fairness to labor, business and the public at large. With the entry of the U.S. into World War I on April 5, 1917, adequate war production became a national necessity and issues of working conditions and labor peace assumed paramount importance. The Department assumed the major responsibility for implementing the nation's war labor policies, which included recognition of the right of workers to bargain collectively, establishment of machinery to adjust grievances, and an 8-hour workday. After the activism of President Wilson there was a sharp reversal in policy by the Republican Administrations from 1921 to 1933 and the Department reflected their desire for less government. The Department did expand the activities of the Children's Bureau and led the unsuccessful fight for a constitutional amendment limiting child labor. For more on the history of the DOL, explore their history website at http://www.dol.gov/oasam/programs/history/webannalspage.htm . This is clipped from the 1963 US Department of Labor history film, CHALLENGE OF CHANGE. This 20 minutes film traces the history of the Labor Department from its inception in 1913. The film is available at the US National Archive in College Park, Maryland.
Established on March 4, 1913, the Federal Department of Labor was the direct product of a half-century campaign by organized labor for a "Voice in the Cabinet," and an indirect product of the Progressive Movement. In the words of the organic act, the Department's purpose is "to foster, promote and develop the welfare of working people, to improve their working conditions, and to enhance their opportunities for profitable employment." Initially the Department consisted of the new U.S. Conciliation Service (USCS), which mediated labor disputes, plus four pre-existing bureaus: the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the Bureau of Immigration, the Bureau of Naturalization and the Children's Bureau. In his first annual report Secretary Wilson enunciated a philosophy, echoed by many Secretaries since, that the Department was created "in the interest of the wage earners", but must be administered in fairness to labor, business and the public at large. With the entry of the U.S. into World War I on April 5, 1917, adequate war production became a national necessity and issues of working conditions and labor peace assumed paramount importance. The Department assumed the major responsibility for implementing the nation's war labor policies, which included recognition of the right of workers to bargain collectively, establishment of machinery to adjust grievances, and an 8-hour workday. After the activism of President Wilson there was a sharp reversal in policy by the Republican Administrations from 1921 to 1933 and the Department reflected their desire for less government. The Department did expand the activities of the Children's Bureau and led the unsuccessful fight for a constitutional amendment limiting child labor. For more on the history of the DOL, explore their history website at http://www.dol.gov/oasam/programs/history/webannalspage.htm . This is clipped from the 1963 US Department of Labor history film, CHALLENGE OF CHANGE. This 20 minutes film traces the history of the Labor Department from its inception in 1913. The film is available at the US National Archive in College Park, Maryland.
This past week, the U.S. Department of Labor issued new regulations requiring financial advisers handling 401k and other retirement accounts to act in the best ...
This past week, the U.S. Department of Labor issued new regulations requiring financial advisers handling 401k and other retirement accounts to act in the best interest of their clients. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins CBS Evening News with more.
This past week, the U.S. Department of Labor issued new regulations requiring financial advisers handling 401k and other retirement accounts to act in the best interest of their clients. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins CBS Evening News with more.
A rule proposed by the U.S. Department of Labor would make it more difficult for companies to treat workers as independent contractors, a change that is expecte...
A rule proposed by the U.S. Department of Labor would make it more difficult for companies to treat workers as independent contractors, a change that is expected to shake up ride-hailing, delivery and other industries that rely on gig workers.
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The United States Department of Labor is a cabinet-level department of the U.S. federal government responsible for occupational safety, wage and hour standards, unemployment insurance benefits, reemployment services, and some economic statistics; many U.S. states also have such departments. The department is headed by the U.S. Secretary of Labor.
The purpose of the Department of Labor is to foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers, and retirees of the United States; improve working conditions; advance opportunities for profitable employment; and assure work-related benefits and rights. In carrying out this mission, the Department of Labor administers and enforces more than 180 federal laws and thousands of federal regulations. These mandates and the regulations that implement them cover many workplace activities for about 10 million employers and 125 million workers.
This video is targeted to blind users.
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The Department of Labor is joined by members of Congress, the CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, the AFL-CIO, the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health, the National Day Laborer Organizing Network, and United Support & Memorial for Workplace Fatalities to recognize and honor workers who have lost their lives due to preventable workplace injuries or illnesses.
www.osha.gov/WorkersMemorialDay.
The U.S. Department of Labor's seal was created in 1913, the year the department was established. This video explains what each symbol represents.
Text appears next to an image of the department's seal - a blue circle depicting the words "Department of Labor, United States of America" surrounding an image in gold. The image shows an eagle with wings outstretched, above icons representing an anvil and hammer; a pulley, lever and fulcrim; and a plow. Text: Ever wonder what the U.S. Department of Labor's seal represents?
The eagle represents the United States.
The anvil and hammer represent industry.
The pulley, lever and inclined plane icons represent principles of mechanics.
The plow represents agriculture.
For more information visit dol.gov.
In addition to the symbols, the color gold represents the value of what the department does; red represents valor and courage in doing the work; and blue represents dependability and trustworthiness.
Established on March 4, 1913, the Federal Department of Labor was the direct product of a half-century campaign by organized labor for a "Voice in the Cabinet," and an indirect product of the Progressive Movement. In the words of the organic act, the Department's purpose is "to foster, promote and develop the welfare of working people, to improve their working conditions, and to enhance their opportunities for profitable employment." Initially the Department consisted of the new U.S. Conciliation Service (USCS), which mediated labor disputes, plus four pre-existing bureaus: the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the Bureau of Immigration, the Bureau of Naturalization and the Children's Bureau. In his first annual report Secretary Wilson enunciated a philosophy, echoed by many Secretaries since, that the Department was created "in the interest of the wage earners", but must be administered in fairness to labor, business and the public at large. With the entry of the U.S. into World War I on April 5, 1917, adequate war production became a national necessity and issues of working conditions and labor peace assumed paramount importance. The Department assumed the major responsibility for implementing the nation's war labor policies, which included recognition of the right of workers to bargain collectively, establishment of machinery to adjust grievances, and an 8-hour workday. After the activism of President Wilson there was a sharp reversal in policy by the Republican Administrations from 1921 to 1933 and the Department reflected their desire for less government. The Department did expand the activities of the Children's Bureau and led the unsuccessful fight for a constitutional amendment limiting child labor. For more on the history of the DOL, explore their history website at http://www.dol.gov/oasam/programs/history/webannalspage.htm . This is clipped from the 1963 US Department of Labor history film, CHALLENGE OF CHANGE. This 20 minutes film traces the history of the Labor Department from its inception in 1913. The film is available at the US National Archive in College Park, Maryland.
This past week, the U.S. Department of Labor issued new regulations requiring financial advisers handling 401k and other retirement accounts to act in the best interest of their clients. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins CBS Evening News with more.
A rule proposed by the U.S. Department of Labor would make it more difficult for companies to treat workers as independent contractors, a change that is expected to shake up ride-hailing, delivery and other industries that rely on gig workers.
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