| Secretary Marty Walsh joined advocates in Washington, D.C.s Freedom Plaza to demonstrate support for caregiving workers this week. | 
U.S. Department of Labor | | July 16, 2021 |
| #CareIsEssential Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh joined caregiving workers and advocates in Washington, D.C. to highlight how the Biden-Harris administration is investing in the care workforce. Care work stands up our economy and is the backbone of our communities, he said. |
| In Missouri, Secretary Walsh emphasized the importance of investing in America's workers In St. Louis this week, Secretary Walsh met with workers, union and business leaders, and state and local officials to discuss how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework will invest in our nations infrastructure and workforce. He visited a Job Corps center and joined Rep. Cori Bush for a roundtable with the Service Employees International Union on the urgency of investments in the care workforce. |
| Mine safety stand down So far this year, nine miners have been killed and 185 have been injured in accidents involving powered haulage equipment. Join our July 20 stand down to educate miners and save lives. |
| Financial toolkit helps people with disabilities A new toolkit explores common concerns and provides resources for people with disabilities as they seek to obtain or maintain employment and financial stability. |
| Julie Su sworn in as Deputy Secretary of Labor In an online ceremony, Julie Su was sworn in as the 37th Deputy Secretary of Labor. The deputy secretary serves as the de-facto chief operating officer for the department, overseeing its workforce, managing its budget and executing the priorities of the secretary of labor. |
|  | Training and employment grants The department announced $92.6 million in funding to 47 states to provide training and employment services to eligible workers affected adversely by foreign trade. |
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|  | Safety citations OSHA fined a Milwaukee metal fabricating facility $216,307 after citing the company for four repeated, nine serious and three other-than-serious safety violations. |
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|  | Strategic plan updates Were updating our strategic plan to reflect the priorities of the Biden-Harris administration, and we want your input. |
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|  | Ensuring workers rights The U.S. and Mexico announced a plan to ensure freedom of association and collective bargaining rights for workers at a General Motors facility in Mexico. |
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