UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Highlight

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  Affordable Care Act Open Season

  Enroll for coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace by December 15 to have insurance starting January 1.

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  Grow Your Skills

  Federally-funded programs in your community are ready to train Americans with the skills employers need to fill jobs right now. Explore the possibilities, and find your path.

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  Let's Lead On Leave

  Time together is one of our most important family values. Did you know that the United States is the only industrialized nation without any federal paid leave law?

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  It's Time For $10.10

  Workers, business owners and community leaders share why they think it's time to raise the federal minimum wage.

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  Acting on Immigration

  President Obama’s Immigration Accountability Executive actions will help secure the border, hold nearly 5 million undocumented immigrants accountable and ensure that everyone plays by the same rules.

  
  

  Learn more.

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  Learn About the Department

  Break through the jargon and acronyms and discover how DOL works for you.

  This month: VEVRAA, WIOA, X-Ray, YouthBuild, and Zone Status.

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  Looking for a holiday gift idea?

  Books can be the perfect gift for everyone on your list. Check out our list of Books that Shaped Work in America for inspiration.