WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez issued the following statement about the August 2015 Employment Situation report released today:

"The strong and steady recovery of the U.S. economy continued last month, with the addition of 173,000 new jobs. August was the 66th consecutive month of private sector job growth with private employers having now created 13.1 million jobs since the beginning of 2010.

WASHINGTON — With the release of the July 2015 Employment Situation Report today, U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez says there are five things you should know about the numbers:

WASHINGTON — In honor of the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez released the following statement:

WASHINGTON — With the release of the June 2015 Employment Situation Report today, U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez says there are five things you should know about its numbers:

Who: U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez, U.S. Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, and U.S. Department of Defense Chief of Staff Eric Fanning

What: Secretary Perez inducted civil rights leader and worker rights equality pioneer Frank Kameny into the Department of Labor's Hall of Honor at a ceremony today at 3 p.m.

US Department of Labor's Women's Bureau offers funding opportunity

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that $1.25 million will be made available to research and analyze how paid leave programs can be developed and implemented across the country. The department's Women's Bureau will administer the funding opportunity.

WASHINGTON — With the release of the May 2015 Employment Situation Report today, U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez says there are five things you should know about its numbers:

WASHINGTON — Frank Kameny, who for decades fought to end discrimination in the federal workplace, will be honored by the U.S. Department of Labor in June with an induction to its Hall of Honor. Kameny's legacy as a civil rights leader has made a monumental difference in improving the lives of all workers all across America.

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor – in partnership with the Department of Commerce, the Small Business Administration and the Appalachian Regional Commission – today announced the availability of up to $35.5 million to help communities and workers successfully adapt to changes in the coal industry and power sector.

WASHINGTON – With the release of the April 2015 Employment Situation Report today, U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez says there are five things you should know about the numbers:

WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez today issued the following statement on Workers' Memorial Day:

WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez issued the following statement on today's announcement by Senator Harry Reid of his intention to retire:

"From his roots in a mining community, to the boxing ring, to his work as an officer with the Capitol Police, to the top position in the United States Senate, few public servants in America embody the values of hard work, humility and sacrifice better than Senator Harry Reid.

WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez today issued the following statement regarding the release of the 2014 Employment Situation of Veterans report by the department's Bureau of Labor Statistics:

Who: U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez; former Labor Secretaries William E. Brock, Elaine Chao and Alexis M. Herman; Victoria Reggie Kennedy; Patrick Kennedy; Edward Kennedy Jr., William Kennedy Smith; U.S. Sens. Richard Durbin and Elizabeth Warren; and former congressman John Tierney.

The President and his Administration are focused on promoting middle class economics to ensure that all Americans can contribute to and benefit from our American resurgence. Part of that effort requires empowering every American with the education and training they need to earn higher wages.

WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez issued the following statement about the February 2015 Employment Situation report released today:

"The economic winds remained at our back in February, with the addition of 295,000 new jobs.

WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez issued the following statement about the March 2015 Employment Situation report released today:

WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez issued the following statement on today's announcement by Senator Barbara Mikulski of her intention to retire:

"Senator Barbara Mikulski has dedicated a lifetime of service to the people of Baltimore, of Maryland and of the nation. Going back to her days as a community activist, she has been a tireless and unapologetic advocate for stronger schools, healthier seniors and more vibrant neighborhoods.

WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez issued the following statement about the January 2015 Employment Situation report released today:

"2015 is picking up right where 2014 left off — with strong, steady, sustained job growth that is leading a dynamic recovery.

WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez today released the president's fiscal year 2016 budget for the Department of Labor, which supports the president's plan to strengthen the middle class and help America's hard-working families reap the benefits of an improved economy.