U. S. Department of Labor

  • The Beginning

    The Beginning
    The U.S. Congress first established a Bureau of Labor in 1888 under the Department of the Interior.
  • Organic Act

    Organic Act
    The organic act establishing the Department of Labor was signed on March 4, 1913
  • Combatting Child Labor

    Combatting Child Labor
    The office works to end child labor
  • John L. Lewis

    John L. Lewis
    John L. Lewis was inducted to the hall of honor in 1989
  • Web Site

    Web Site
    The Office established this website in 1996, significantly revising and expanding it in 2002.