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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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

“What they have done is lower the standard for everything,” said Ali Khawar, a former senior official at the Department of Labor, which is charged with enforcing the federal law that governs retirement savings.

From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2026

According to the Department of Labor, the average salary for an electrician surged by 55 percent between 2015 and 2025.

From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026

He and Rebecca married and he took a low-pressure job at the Department of Labor in Washington, DC.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge

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