In honor of America's centennial, France gave us a gift: the Statue of Liberty. In recognition of its own centennial, the United States Department of Labor has given all of you a gift: a YouTube video chronicling its history. The six-minute-long video describes DOL's creation, introduces the labor secretaries, summarizes its legislative history, and promotes the things it does for workers. But be forewarned: the video is a slide slow, not a live-action film, and DOL tells the story to serve its own interests.  Watch the Video

Here’s a unique footnote in employment law and superhero history.  In 1972 the U.S. Department of Labor developed a public service announcement to promote the Equal Pay Act featuring characters from the campy Batman TV show.  In the PSA Batman and Robin are tied up next to a ticking bomb in an abandoned warehouse.  Batgirl swoops in just in the nick of time.  But she leaves the Dynamic Duo hanging, questioning Batman why she’s paid less than Robin.  “Holy discontent!” exclaims Robin.  To which Batgirl retorts, “Same job, same employer, means equal pay for men and women.”  Is it curtains for the Caped Crusaders?  Will Batgirl get equal pay?  Click here to watch the video.