Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD)

The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development cultivates a skilled workforce across industries, provides economic stability for workers affected by job loss, injury, or illness, and upholds standards for safe working conditions.

Support for Massachusetts' Workforce

About Labor and Workforce Development

The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development supports Massachusetts jobseekers, workers, and employers through three key strategies:

  • Cultivating a skilled workforce for a range of industries throughout Massachusetts;
  • Supporting economic stability for impacted workers following a job loss, injury, or illness;
  • Protecting the rights, health, safety, wages, and working conditions of workers.
Secretary Jones

Massachusetts Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development

Lauren Jones was sworn in as Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development by Governor Healey on January 17, 2023. She previously held roles with the City of Boston under Mayor Walsh and in state government during the Patrick-Murray Administration. Click here to learn more about Secretary Jones.

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Fax

(617) 727-1090

Address

One Ashburton Place
Suite 2112
Boston, MA 02108

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