On National Miners Day, we remember the 362 lives lost in the Dec. 6, 1907, Monongah mine disaster and throughout the history of mining in the United States. It’s also a day we recognize the critical work performed by today’s miners, which provides important materials we all use in our daily lives. Learn more about MSHA's work to keep miners safe and healthy on the job at msha.gov. #NationalMinersDay #Mining #MineSafety #WorkerSafety | U.S. Department of Labor

Recently, the Labor Department fined multiple companies for violating child labor laws, while several states have rolled back child labor protections — allowing kids as young as 14 to take up industrial jobs. CBS News' Lana Zak has more. | CBS News

When the clock strikes midnight on 12/31, the minimum wage goes up again – hitting $15 an hour for workers on Long Island and in Westchester, matching the minimum already set in NYC. The minimum wage in the rest of the state will rise to $13.20 per hour. ny.gov/minimumwage | New York State Department of Labor