DOL Initiative Seeks to Improve Job Quality

A new U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) initiative aims to improve job quality throughout the country. The Good Jobs initiative will provide critical information to workers, employers, and government entities as they seek to improve job quality, and create access to union jobs—free from discrimination and harassment—for all workers and job seekers.

The Good Jobs initiative focuses on empowering working people by:

• Providing workers with easily accessible information about their rights, including the right to bargain collectively and form a union 
• Engaging employer stakeholders as partners to improve job quality and workforce pathways to good jobs.
• Supporting partnerships across federal agencies, and providing technical assistance on grants, contracts, and other investments intended to improve job quality. 

“Working people across the country want better opportunities, and demand more from their work. Many businesses understand these new expectations and are seeking the right tools to meet the moment,” said U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh. “During this historic economic recovery, we can work together to provide opportunities in every community in our nation.” 

Employers, workers, and federal agencies interested in learning more about this effort can email GoodJobsInitiative@dol.gov.