secretary of labor

Apr 7, 2023
How labor nominee’s worker advocacy history informs her work today
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A landmark sweatshop case and immigrant parents helped inspire Julie Su’s efforts for vulnerable workers, a 19th reporter says.
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Feb 17, 2017
Trump tries again with new Labor secretary pick
President Donald Trump announced that he’s got a new pick for Labor secretary, R. Alexander Acosta. Recall his previous nominee, Andrew Puzder, dropped out after a good deal of backlash and potential looming scandals. Acosta is formerly of the National Labor Relations Board and the Department of Justice, and, most recently, dean of the law […]
Dec 9, 2016
Trump orders fast food exec as Labor Secretary
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President-elect Donald Trump continues to fill out his cabinet appointees (though, remember, these candidates have to be approved by the Senate). Yesterday, Trump announced the CEO of Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr., Andrew Puzder, as his nominee to lead the Labor Department. The appointment would be consistent with recent Trump nominees. Puzder has long been an […]
Apr 8, 2016
Secretary of Labor: We should raise the minimum wage even if it makes your hamburger more expensive
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In the long run, businesses will do better to pay workers more, says Secretary Thomas Perez.
Mar 18, 2013
Who needs a Labor Secretary anyway?
President Obama nominated Thomas E. Perez to head the Labor Department. So, what does a Secretary of Labor actually do?

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secretary of labor

How labor nominee’s worker advocacy history informs her work today

Trump tries again with new Labor secretary pick

Trump orders fast food exec as Labor Secretary

Secretary of Labor: We should raise the minimum wage even if it makes your hamburger more expensive

Who needs a Labor Secretary anyway?