Labor Department (Noun)
Meaning
The federal department responsible for promoting the working conditions of wage earners in the United States; created in 1913.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The Labor Department reported a significant increase in job growth for the month of May.
- She worked for the Labor Department for over a decade, advocating for workers' rights.
- The Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics releases monthly reports on employment and inflation.
- The new policy was announced by the Secretary of the Labor Department during a press conference.
- The Labor Department's Occupational Safety and Health Administration is responsible for enforcing workplace safety regulations.