United States Department of Labor News & Breaking Stories

Chevron doctrine overturned, giving courts more power to strike down agency rules. Decision could have major impact on law enforcement.

Consumer prices rose less than expected in April, giving shoppers relief. President Biden vows to fight inflation and lower costs.

Boeing whistleblower dies after raising safety concerns about 737 MAX planes. Mysterious illness sparks questions. Aviation community mourns loss.

Inflation remains high despite avoiding recession post-pandemic. Experts predict gradual decrease in prices, uncertainty over interest rate cuts in 2024.

Lawmakers in the United States have introduced two Senate bills to address child labor violations, while a third bill aims to protect unaccompanied migrant children. The bills include measures to increase reporting requirements, disclose labor infractions, and penalize companies that violate child labor laws. The legislation follows a significant increase in child labor cases in the US.

Social Security beneficiaries will receive a 3.2% increase in benefits next year, but won't know the exact amount until December.

Labor Day, which is often associated with sales and barbecues, actually has its roots in the 19th-century fight for fair working conditions. It was originally designed to honor workers and their contributions to society. The holiday evolved over time and became less associated with unions, and the rule against wearing white after Labor Day has largely disappeared.

Labor Day is more than just the end of summer - it is a holiday dedicated to the achievements of American workers.

UPS warns of lower profits due to pay increases for US workers, with average full-time driver salaries set to rise to $170,000 annually.

Global shares and the dollar rise after US consumer price inflation moderates, boosting hopes of the Fed's rate-hiking cycle nearing its end.

Wall Street's winning week continues as inflation eases on economy.

U.S. stocks rise as inflation eases, tech sector leads gains.