Women's Bureau
Highlights
Women's Bureau Mission
Women in the workforce are vital to the nation's economic security. The Women's Bureau develops policies and standards and conducts inquiries to safeguard the interests of working women; to advocate for their equality and economic security for themselves and their families; and to promote quality work environments.
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News and Events
Black History/Our History: A Trailblazer in the Women's Bureau
Posted on February 15, 2013 at 11:39 AM EDT — Elizabeth Duncan Koontz was the first black president of the National Education Association and the first African-American director of the department's Women's Bureau.
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Outreach in the Midwest
Posted on January 30, 2013 at 11:04 AM EDT — At a roundtable in Chicago and a forum in Gary, Ind., Women's Bureau Regional Administrator Grace Protos spoke to women business leaders to increase awareness about the department, its programs and resources on Jan. 15 and16.
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