Cancellation of DEI Grants by DOL and DOGE

The Department of Labor and the Department of Government Efficiency canceled $13.6 million in diversity, equity, and inclusion grants, including funding for 'gender-expansive people' and 'woke' initiatives. The grants were intended for various programs in different countries.

Inefficiency of Department of Labor's Jobs Corps Program

A new transparency report reveals the inefficiency of the Department of Labor's Jobs Corps Program, with low graduation rates and high costs. Concerns include criminals and runaway teens being housed in Job Corps dorms. The Department of Labor has been focused on transparency and accountability under the backdrop of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

U.S. Employment Report for January

Employers in the U.S. added 143,000 workers to payrolls in January, with the unemployment rate slipping to 4.0%. Economists had expected 168,000 jobs. Wage gains were stronger than expected, with average hourly earnings rising by 0.5%.

Menstrual Hygiene Day and Workplace Support

The U.S. Department of Labor announced Menstrual Hygiene Day to create a period-friendly workplace for 'menstruators'. They shared 5 ways employers can support menstruators at work. Some critics questioned the use of 'menstruators' instead of 'women'. The announcement follows changes to Title IX rules by the Biden administration.