Library of Congress
Loc: Official Us Executive Branch Websites
This is the official US executive branch site. Provides links to every department of this government branch.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Overview of Bls Statistics on Unemployment
The United States Department of Labor provides comprehensive statistics on everything related to unemployment at the state, national, and international levels. Data is available for past years as well.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Surveying Technicians
Learn about the nature of the work done by surveyors, cartographers, and photogrammetrists. Includes a job outlook and expected income.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Plumbers, Pipelayers, Pipefitters
This resource provides occupational information about plumbers, pipelayers, and pipefitters.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Chefs and Head Cooks
This resource contains detailed information about chefs and head cooks. It has sections on the nature of the work, working conditions, employment, training and advancement, job outlook, earnings, and additional information.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Chefs and Head Cooks
This resource provides occupational information about chefs and head cooks.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Chefs and Head Cooks
This resource provides occupational information about chefs and head cooks.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Financial Analysts
Discover the nature of the work of a financial analyst or a personal financial advisor. Includes the job market outlook and salary expectations.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: u.s. Economy at a Glance
The seven major economic indicators for the U.S. economy are listed here in an easy to read chart. The seven indicators are unemployment rate, change in hourly employment, average hourly earnings, consumer price index, producer price...
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Earnings of Dancers and Choreographers
This resource provides information about the average salary range of dancers and choreographers.
US Department of Labor
U.s. Department of Labor
The United States Department of Labor's homepage. Contains information on programs, services, laws, and regulations. Includes a library, newsroom, and guide to DOL agencies.
Other
Federal Executive Departments
A complete list of the executive departments and their branches. Clicking on the name of the department will take you to that home page.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Environmental Scientists and Specialists
This resource provides occupational information about environmental scientists and specialists.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Computer Programmers
An indepth look into a career as a computer programmer. Offers job outlook, education and training, job description and much more.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Work Stoppages Involving 1,000 or More Workers
A listing of all work stoppages in 2012 which have involved at least 1,000 workers. Plant name, city, unions, and start and end dates of strike are given.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Logging Workers
This resource provides occupational information about logging workers.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Dietitians and Nutritionists
This resouced describes the nature of work, working conditions, training, job outlook, earnings, and employment possibilities for dietitians and nutritionists.
US Department of Labor
U.s. Department of Labor: Women's Bureau
This site from the U.S. Department of Labor is devoted to helping working women get the most out of their careers. It includes statistics, news programs, and a directory of resources.
Other
United States Department of Labor: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
This homepage for the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), a government regulatory agency, is an excellent source of information on issues concerning workers health and safety.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Reformer Grace Abbott
America's Story site gives brief story of Grace Abbott, Chief of the Children's Bureau of the Department of Labor.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Frances Perkins
Encyclopedia Britannica provides a biography of Frances Perkins. Appointed secretary of labor by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, she was the first female cabinet member.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Network and Computer Systems Administrators
This resource provides information about network and computer systems administrators.
University of Maryland
Mith: Women's Studies Database: How "Sex" Got Into Title Vii
Interesting perspective on the ground-breaking Title VII. It includes much of the behind the scenes information on the passing of the bill that had such an impact on women's rights. Comprehensive description of the ERA's history, dating...
US Department of Labor
U.s. Department of Labor: Women's Bureau Mission Statement
From the U.S. Department of Labor comes the official mission statement of the Women's Bureau, which was created in 1920 in support of working women. The mission statement is very short, but also includes a vision statement.