October 17, 2024

READOUT: Acting Secretary Su unveils Artificial Intelligence Best Practices to improve job quality; safeguard workers’ rights, well-being

WASHINGTON – Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su hosted an unveiling of the U.S. Department of Labor’s AI Best Practices, a comprehensive roadmap designed to ensure artificial intelligence enhances job quality and safeguards workers’ rights and well-being. 

October 16, 2024

Department of Labor releases AI Best Practices roadmap for developers, employers, building on AI principles for worker well-being

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the release of comprehensive Artificial Intelligence Best Practices designed to ensure that emerging technologies such as AI enhance job quality and benefit workers when they are used in the workplace.

October 15, 2024

Statement from Acting Secretary Julie Su on increased worker organizing

WASHINGTON – The National Labor Relations Board today announced that union election petitions more than doubled in fiscal year 2024 compared to FY 2021. Following the announcement, Acting Secretary Julie Su issued the following statement: 

October 4, 2024

Statement by Acting Secretary of Labor Su on September jobs report

WASHINGTON – Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su issued the following statement on the September 2024 Employment Situation report: 

“Today’s jobs report shows that our economy continues to thrive, adding 254,000 jobs in September, with the unemployment rate falling to 4.1 percent. With an average of 186,000 jobs added over the past three months, it’s clear that people who need a job are finding a job. That’s how strong our economy is. 

October 3, 2024

Statement from Acting Secretary Julie Su on International Longshoremen’s Association, United States Maritime Alliance agreement

WASHINGTON – Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su issued the following statement on the agreement reached between the International Longshoremen's Association and the United States Maritime Alliance.

October 1, 2024

Statement from Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su on negotiations between USMX, International Longshoremen’s Association

WASHINGTON – Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su issued the following statement on negotiations between USMX and the International Longshoremen’s Association:

September 26, 2024

ICYMI: Acting Secretary Su champions workforce development partnerships, addresses future climate leaders in North Carolina visit

WASHINGTON – Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su traveled to North Carolina for two events on Sept. 24, 2024, to promote the U.S. Department of Labor’s Good Jobs Principles, cement public and private sector partnerships that will build equitable workforce pipelines statewide and reaffirm the Biden-Harris administration’s efforts to create a generation of good-paying jobs while addressing the climate crisis. 

September 18, 2024

US Department of Labor inducted 9 labor unions into its Century of Service Honor Roll of American Labor Organizations

WASHINGTON – Acting Secretary Julie Su and the U.S. Department of Labor paid tribute to nine labor unions representing nearly three million members, retirees and their families that have fought for workers’ rights for more than 100 years and inducted them on Sept. 17, 2024, into the department’s Century of Service Honor Roll of American Labor Organizations

September 6, 2024

President Biden announces ‘Investing in America and Investing in Americans’ order to speed creation of Good Jobs through federal investments

WASHINGTON – As part of its continued efforts to expand opportunities for all, the Biden-Harris administration has announced the “Investing in America and Investing in Americans” Executive Order to drive more federal dollars toward good-paying, safe jobs offering the right to organize and providing critical benefits like childcare.

President Biden made the announcement today in Michigan at a United Association union hall in Ann Arbor, joined by Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su and Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg.

September 6, 2024

Statement by US Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su on August jobs report

WASHINGTON – Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su issued the following statement on the August 2024 Employment Situation report: 

“The latest report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that the U.S. economy added 142,000 jobs in August, with the unemployment rate edging down to 4.2 percent. Earnings continue to rise, reflecting ongoing wage growth, and labor force participation remainsstrong, including an all-time historic high women’s prime age labor force participation rate. 

August 30, 2024

Statement by Acting Secretary Julie Su marks Labor Day 2024, stresses importance of creating pathways to Good Jobs for all

WASHINGTON – Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su issued the following statement to mark Labor Day 2024: 

“Each Labor Day, our nation honors the hardworking people whose dedication and sacrifice helped build this great nation. Workers who - with the support of organized labor - fought for fair wages and benefits, safer working conditions, and the dignity and respect every worker deserves. 

August 28, 2024

Acting Secretary Su, Navy Secretary Del Toro tout workforce development, national security in visit to Newport News’ Apprentice School in Virginia

WASHINGTON –Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su and Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro visited Virginia today to see how the Apprentice School in Newport News – one of the nation’s critical apprenticeship programs – is making construction of one of the world’s most capable and adaptable aircraft carriers, the PCU John F. Kennedy, possible.

During their visit, Secretaries Su and Del Toro highlighted their shared commitment to strengthening the Department of Defense’s organic and industrial base workforce. 

August 2, 2024

Statement by Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su on July jobs report

WASHINGTON – Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su issued the following statement on the July 2024 Employment Situation report:

“Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the American economy added 114,000 jobs in July, bringing the total to nearly 16 million jobs created under the Biden-Harris administration. While job growth came in below expectations, with an average of 170,000 jobs added per month over the last three months, the American economy is still the envy of the world. 

July 24, 2024

Acting Secretary Su visits Georgia for Blue Bird Corp. first contract signing; spotlights Biden-Harris administration’s support for unions in the South

FORT VALLEY, GA – On July 19, 2024, Acting Secretary Su traveled to Fort Valley to commemorate Blue Bird Corp.’s historic first contract with United Steelworkers, or USW, joined by members and leaders from the AFL-CIO in Georgia. The Acting Secretary presided as officials of the bus manufacturing company and USW representatives signed their first contract and acknowledged the Biden-Harris administration’s support for union jobs in the South and for the growth in clean energy jobs helped made the action possible.

July 5, 2024

Statement by Acting Secretary of Labor Su on June jobs report

WASHINGTON – The Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su issued the following statement on the June 2024 Employment Situation report:   

“Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the American economy added 206,000 jobs in June. The prime-age labor force participation rate hit a 22-year high, and the unemployment rate remains low at 4.1 percent. This strong jobs report demonstrates another month of steady, stable economic growth.  

July 1, 2024

Statement from Acting Secretary of Labor Su on extending overtime protections for millions of workers

WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Labor’s final rule “Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees,” which will extend overtime protections for millions of salaried workers, becomes effective.

Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su issued the following statement:

June 20, 2024

ICYMI: Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su continues Good Jobs Summer Tour; visits Alabama, Florida, Arizona, , Florida

WASHINGTON – To highlight the investments and priorities of the most pro-worker, pro-union administration in history, Acting Secretary Su is traveling the country this summer to engage with workers and employers on the department’s commitment to improving job quality and fighting for workers. By investing federal resources that create pathways to good jobs for all communities, the Biden-Harris administration is making good on its promise to grow the economy from the middle out and the bottom up. 

June 7, 2024

Statement by Acting Secretary of Labor Su on May jobs report

WASHINGTON – The Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su issued the following statement on the May 2024 Employment Situation report:  

“Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the American economy added 272,000 jobs in May, and the jobless rate was little changed at 4.0 percent. The rate of unemployment has been at or below 4 percent for the past 30 months, the longest stretch since 1970. These strong labor market indicators continue to point to strong, stable growth in the U.S. economy. 

June 6, 2024

ICYMI: Acting Secretary Su discusses record low Black unemployment, other workplace matters during interview with TheGrio’s April Ryan

WASHINGTON – Acting Secretary Julie Su appeared on TheGrio’s “The Hill with April Ryan” recently discussed how the Biden-Harris administration’s efforts helped produce record low employment among Black Americans as reflected in the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ April 2024 Employment Situation Report.  

May 30, 2024

ICYMI: Acting Secretary Su reflects on Asian-American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Heritage Month’s importance

WASHINGTON – Throughout the month of May, the nation celebrated the contributions of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities. Acting Secretary Su observed the month by sharing her perspective as well as highlighting the work of the Department of Labor.