Funding for worker protection agencies has experienced a decline over the last decade: Agency budgets, in millions, 2010--2020
| Fiscal Year | Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) | Wage and Hour Division (WHD) | National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 558 | – | 283 |
| 2011 | 558 | – | 282 |
| 2012 | 564 | 227 | 278 |
| 2013 | 535 | 215 | 263 |
| 2014 | 552 | 224 | 274 |
| 2015 | 552 | 227 | 274 |
| 2016 | 552 | 227 | 274 |
| 2017 | 552 | 227 | 274 |
| 2018 | 552 | 227 | 274 |
| 2019 | 557 | 229 | 274 |
| 2020 | 581 | 242 | 241 |
Source: EPI analysis of Department of Labor and National Labor Relations Board budget data from 2010–2020.