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Department of Labor

American

noun

the department of the U.S. federal government that promotes and improves the welfare, opportunities, and working conditions of wage earners. DOL

Department of Labor Cultural

A department of the federal executive branch concerned with improving working conditions and employment opportunities for laborers. Its programs include job training (especially for the poor), appraising manpower resources and needs, and regulating occupational safety.

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Department of Labor

And even though people’s wages finally appear to be growing faster than home prices, houses remain expensive compared to the typical American’s income, according to data from the Department of Labor.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026

The Washington Department of Labor & Industries is investigating the complaint.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026

He filed a complaint with the Department of Labor to try to get his job back.

From Slate ● May 13, 2026

At the top, the Department of Labor appears to be a mess.

From Salon ● Mar. 13, 2026

It was not the Department of Labor on the phone, he said, but the Department of Homeland Security, pretending to be the Department of Labor.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover

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