The "Betsy Ross" U.S. flag, with 13 stars, and the number 250 in the middle of the stars.


For two and a half centuries, American workers have built this country into a shining symbol of freedom and opportunity. The U.S. Department of Labor is joining the official celebration of America’s 250th birthday by recognizing the achievements, contributions, and sacrifices of the men and women who have carried on the American Dream for future generations.

Under President Trump’s leadership, the Labor Department is committed to securing a better future for all workers. American Workers First is not just a slogan – it’s our promise to deliver results for the hardworking people of our great nation.

Celebrating 250 Years of American Workers and a New Golden Age

 

Highlighting 250 Years

Secretary Chavez-DeRemer holds a baby alligator and smiles while standing next to the business owner

Getting Outside of D.C.

To better understand the needs of the American Workforce today, Secretary Chavez-DeRemer has been talking directly with hardworking men and women all around our nation.

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Blue-Collar Boom

It’s a new dawn in America, and the U.S. Department of Labor will continue to promote investments in the skilled trades.

Secretary Chavez-DeRemer speaks with a female worker in a warehouse.

Delivering for the American People

In just one year, President Trump’s America First agenda has translated into real results for working families across the nation. Here are 10 ways the American worker is winning.

Lowering Prescription Drug Costs

We are shining a light on the black box of prescription drug pricing, empowering employers to negotiate better deals that put money back in workers’ pockets.

Secretary Chavez-DeRemer shakes the hand of a young male worker wearing a hard hat and high visibility vest.

Recapturing the American Dream

We’re holding companies accountable for H-1B visa abuse and recapturing the American Dream for American Workers.

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The Most Pro-Worker Law in History

The Working Family Tax Cut is the most pro-worker legislation in history — and it delivers on President Trump’s promises to hardworking Americans.

Secretary Chavez-DeRemer, wearing a dark suit, speaks at a podium with the presidential seal.

Test Your Knowledge

High schooolers: Don’t miss the history competition of a lifetime! The Presidential 1776 Award covers the road to independence and the ideas that shaped our nation.

Watch How We're Putting Workers First

Secretary Chavez-DeRemer has hit the road to celebrate 250 years of American workers on her
America at Work listening tour, speaking to men and women from a variety of different industries and backgrounds.
Hear what they have to say about the Trump Administration's efforts to put them first:

   

   

small airplane A blue graphic with a map of the United States and the text "See Highlights from Secretary Chavez De-Remer's America at Work Listening Tour." Eight photos show the secretary at worksites in different states around the country meeting with workers and employers.

Honoring a Labor Legend 

We inducted President Theodore Roosevelt into the U.S. Department of Labor's Hall of Honor for his legacy
of putting American workers first and mediating between business and labor to ensure a fair deal for all.

Photo of President Theodore Roosevelt with a quote: "A nation's greatness lies in its possibility of achievement in the present, and nothing helps it more than the consciousness of achievement in the past."

More Resources

America 250

Learn more about this national effort to engage, educate, and unite Americans from sea to shining sea.

Who founded labor day?

Explore the fascinating history of the U.S. Department of Labor.