The "Betsy Ross" U.S. flag, with 13 stars, and the number 250 in the middle of the stars.


For two and a half centuries, American workers have built this country into a shining symbol of freedom and opportunity. The U.S. Department of Labor is joining the official celebration of America’s 250th birthday by recognizing the achievements, contributions, and sacrifices of the men and women who have carried on the American Dream for future generations.

Under President Trump’s leadership, the Labor Department is committed to securing a better future for all workers. American Workers First is not just a slogan – it’s our promise to deliver results for the hardworking people of our great nation.

Celebrating 250 Years of American Workers and a New Golden Age

 

Highlighting 250 Years

National Apprenticeship Week, April 26 to May 2, 2026

Making America Skilled Again

During National Apprenticeship Week, we celebrate how Registered Apprenticeship programs prepare workers for in-demand jobs across industries.

A worker wearing a face shield welds in a warehouse, with the text ‘The Skilled Trades are Booming.’

Blue-Collar Boom

It’s a new dawn in America, and the U.S. Department of Labor will continue to promote investments in the skilled trades.

Acting Secretary Keith Sonderling speaks with a worker in a manufacturing facility.

Delivering for the American People

President Trump’s America First agenda has translated into real results for working families across the nation. Here’s how we’re championing the pro-worker revolution.

An older worker looks at his phone in a workshop

Helping Americans Get More From Their 401(k)s

We’ve proposed a landmark rule to ensure hardworking Americans have more retirement investment options they can choose from.

Acting Secretary Sonderling wears an AI headset while testing a training program on a computer.

An AI Action Plan that Delivers

Under President Trump’s AI Action Plan, the Labor Department is helping empower Americans to succeed in a rapidly changing workforce.

small airplane

Getting Outside of Washington, D.C.

Acting Secretary Keith Sonderling has hit the road to celebrate 250 years of American workers, speaking to men and women from a variety of different industries and backgrounds.

 A blue graphic with a map of the United States and eight photos showing the acting secretary at worksites in different states around the country meeting with workers and employers.

Honoring a Labor Legend 

We inducted President Theodore Roosevelt into the U.S. Department of Labor's Hall of Honor for his legacy
of putting American workers first and mediating between business and labor to ensure a fair deal for all.

Photo of President Theodore Roosevelt with a quote: "A nation's greatness lies in its possibility of achievement in the present, and nothing helps it more than the consciousness of achievement in the past."

More Resources

Freedom 250

Learn more about this national effort to engage, educate, and unite Americans from sea to shining sea.

Who founded labor day?

Explore the fascinating history of the U.S. Department of Labor.