The U.S. Department of Labor is committed to improving the well-being of underserved, marginalized and excluded communities.

We recognize that by doing so we improve working conditions and economic opportunities for all workers. This page describes the department’s commitment to fulfilling that goal, meeting the historic vision shared by President Biden in Executive Order 13985 on Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities.

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We want to hear from you about your reactions to our Equity Action Plan and how well it meets our goals of better supporting marginalized, vulnerable and underserved communities. We'll also be announcing more opportunities to share input on the plan in the coming months.

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Additional resources

Worker Organizing Resource and Knowledge (WORK) Center

Worker Organizing Resource and Knowledge (WORK) Center

A one-stop shop for information and resources on unions and collective bargaining for workers, unions and policymakers to support worker organizing and successful labor-management collaboration.

Partnering to build an equitable workforce

Partnering to build an equitable workforce

To deliver the equity impacts outlined in President Biden’s executive order on advancing racial equity and support for underserved communities, we must build and strengthen partnerships.

Tools for Building an Equitable Infrastructure Workforce

Tools for Building an Equitable Infrastructure Workforce

Learn how we're working to ensure equity and inclusion in good jobs, while meeting the demand for workers on a wide range of infrastructure projects.

High Road to the Middle Class

High Road to the Middle Class

Read about high road training programs that prepare America's infrastructure, clean energy and manufacturing workforce for good jobs.

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Executive Order 13985

Read more about the executive order launching this initiative.

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White House Equity Landing Page

Learn more about the Biden-Harris Administration's Equity Agenda.