| 单词 | Labor Secretary |
| 例句 | Former Labor Secretary Tom Perez, now chair of the Democratic National Committee, proposed in 2016 doubling the threshold to $47,476, which would have enabled an additional 4 million workers to qualify for overtime pay. The college admissions scandal is just the tip of the inequality iceberg 2019-03-17T04:00:00Z As former Labor Secretary Robert Reich notes, Trump's GOP has gone way beyond authoritarianism and fully embraced a modern form of Mussolini's fascism. The right's "Red Caesar" plan: GOP's new order marches onward — only voters can stop it 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z “It took some time but we made it,” said acting Labor Secretary Julie Su, who argued the strong wage gains seen particularly among lower-paid workers are cycling back into the economy. US restaurant employment recovers to pre-pandemic levels 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su and senior aide Gene Sperling will be going to Detroit to help support the negotiations “in any way the parties feel is constructive,” said an administration. United Auto Workers president balks at Trump’s plans to huddle with striking workers in Detroit 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z Among them, he directed acting Labor Secretary Julie Su to issue a heat hazard alert aimed at reemphasizing to employers the existing right of workers to be protected from heat sickness. Column: Workers are keeling over from extreme heat while Big Business battles safety regulations 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z The US Labor Secretary stepped in last month to strike a deal between ports and dockworkers on the West Coast, which had led to major slowdowns and stoppages. Risk of major disruption as UPS strike looms in US 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary, for assistance in finalizing the deal. West Coast Dockworkers Reach Contract Deal With Port Operators 2023-06-14T04:00:00Z According to the White House, acting Labor Secretary Julie Su is “regularly engaging with the parties, encouraging them to stay at the negotiating table and finish their work.” Dockworkers union, employers clash over extent of Seattle port disruption 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z “Companies are not raising prices solely because of the increasing costs of supplies and components and of labor,” former Labor Secretary Robert B. Reich told a House committee on May 7, 2022. Column: These companies cynically used global crises to juice profits — and inflation 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z Crucial senators in Montana, West Virginia and Arizona, who voted for Su to become deputy Labor Secretary in 2021, are on the fence about her confirmation for the top job. Battle over Biden labor nominee Julie Su heats up 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Martin J. Walsh is leaving the Biden administration to become executive director of the National Hockey League Players’ Association, the union announced on Thursday. Biden Labor Secretary to Depart to Run N.H.L. Players Union 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z Walsh was the first Labor Secretary since the 1970s who was out of the union movement. The worst thing Biden could do: Replace Labor secretary with a "political hack" or "absolute loser" 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z He said he’s not interested in replacing the departing Labor Secretary, Marty Walsh, and refuses to talk about his own political future at all. In new role, Sanders demands answers from Starbucks’ Schultz 2023-02-08T05:00:00Z Labor Secretary Martin Walsh said he thought Friday's report showed signs of an economy and labor market steadily returning to normal. Is blowout jobs a headache for the Fed, or a back-to-2019 gift? 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z Labor Secretary Marty Walsh has said he is in daily contact with the railroads and unions urging them to work out a deal. Another union rejects deal with nation’s freight railroads 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z “While independent contractors have an important role in our economy, we have seen in many cases that employers misclassify their employees as independent contractors,” Labor Secretary Martin J. Walsh said in a statement. Biden Proposal Could Lead to Employee Status for Gig Workers 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Marty Walsh hosted emergency meetings with the rail carriers and unions on Wednesday at the department’s D.C. offices, but no sign of a deal has emerged. Long-distance passenger trains and grain shipments to be stopped, as rail strike looms 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z Some U.S. railroads will start halting crop shipments on Thursday ahead of a threatened national strike, as Labor Secretary Marty Walsh hosted talks with freight railroad and union officials in Washington. Some crop shipments to be halted as rail strike looms amid more talks in Washington 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Marty Walsh is hosting talks in Washington on Wednesday with freight railroad and union officials aimed at heading off a rail shutdown that could happen as early as Friday. U.S. hosting talks with union, railroads to avert shutdown 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Martin J. Walsh pressured both sides over the weekend to reach an agreement, and administration officials have held dozens of calls with the industry and the unions, according to the Labor Department. Strike Threat on Freight Railroads Is New Supply Chain Worry 2022-09-12T04:00:00Z And for the second time in the past week, Labor Secretary Marty Walsh sat down at the negotiating table Sunday to urge the parties to reach a deal. Pressure mounts on U.S. railroads and unions to reach a deal 2022-09-12T04:00:00Z The National Mediation Board and Labor Secretary Marty Walsh met Wednesday with leaders of both sides in hopes of reaching an agreement before workers’ current contract runs out at midnight on Sept. 16. Rail strike that could cost U.S. $2B per day looms as Biden admin tries to intervene 2022-09-09T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Walsh suspects that employees, especially in high-paying occupations, are more conscious of striking a balance between their work and their personal lives and balk at putting in ever more hours on the job. EXPLAINER: 5 key takeaways from the August jobs report 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z The next month, Labor Secretary Martin J. Walsh suggested to Reuters that “in a lot of cases gig workers should be classified as employees,” sending shares of gig companies’ stock tumbling. Gig Workers Tire of Waiting for Action From Biden’s White House 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z Such operations are not supervised by the Labor Secretary, he said. Efforts continue to reach 10 miners northern Mexico 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z That’s attracted prominent Democrats to Tuesday’s primary, including members of former President Barack Obama’s Cabinet: onetime Labor Secretary Tom Perez, who also was chairman of the Democratic Party, and ex-Education Secretary John King. Maryland Dems eager to break GOP’s hold on governor’s office 2022-07-17T04:00:00Z Eugene Scalia, the Labor Secretary at the time, said he told the president in a call that it was time to say that Biden had won. Jan. 6 takeaways: Extremists and ‘screaming’ in Trump meet 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z “We saw strong gains in child care, which has an immediate impact on getting people back to work,” Labor Secretary Marty Walsh said in an interview. U.S. unemployment rate holds at 3.6 percent in June 2022-07-08T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia called an aide to Pence to say that the Cabinet had to do something to keep the president in check. Opinion | Jan. 6 hearings point up critical role of the 25th Amendment 2022-06-16T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Robert Reich later described the agreement as a “watershed.” Charles Kernaghan, who crusaded against sweatshops, dies at 74 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z Last week, Labor Secretary Martin J. Walsh and Interior Secretary Deb Haaland announced that they had also received positive test results. Pete Buttigieg, the U.S. transportation secretary, tests positive for the coronavirus. 2022-06-06T04:00:00Z “We don’t need to get involved in this negotiation unless we have to,” Labor Secretary Marty Walsh said on May 6. What West Coast ports’ labor negotiations mean for your packages 2022-05-27T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Julie Su joined the announcement Thursday, saying her department is encouraging those approaches as the federal government implements the infrastructure law. Labor leaders hail bus maker pact to hire more women, minority workers 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Robert Reich called Price “the one moral CEO in America,” in a monologue that capitalism itself may be immoral. Seattle CEO and big-business antagonist Dan Price accused of assaulting woman after dinner meeting 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Marty Walsh acknowledged that too often those unionizing employees face roadblocks put up by employers meant to stop them from organizing. U.S. Labor Secretary Walsh talks Starbucks, Amazon and the labor movement during Seattle visit 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z It wasn't time yet to declare the labor market healed from the pandemic, Labor Secretary Marty Walsh said in an interview. A thaw in U.S. jobs market could be good news for Fed's inflation battle 2022-03-04T05:00:00Z Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to the swing state of North Carolina on Wednesday along with Labor Secretary Marty Walsh, where they visited an apprentice training program for union electrical workers. Biden goes to Wisconsin after delivering his first State of the Union speech 2022-03-02T05:00:00Z Labor Secretary Marty Walsh has told both Major League Baseball and its Players Association that he is willing to help the two parties find a solution. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh offers to pinch hit and help end MLB’s lockout 2022-02-07T05:00:00Z After another strike began on Aug. 12, 1994, and led to the first cancellation of the World Series in 90 years, President Bill Clinton picked former Labor Secretary W. J. Usery to mediate the dispute. Spring training threatened, MLB asks for federal mediator 2022-02-03T05:00:00Z “I am disappointed in the court’s decision, which is a major setback to the health and safety of workers across the country,” said Labor Secretary Marty Walsh, who oversees OSHA. Supreme Court vaccine rulings fail to recognize God-given rights 2022-01-15T05:00:00Z Labor Secretary Marty Walsh, who visited with union members in Lancaster, Pa., in late October, expressed support for workers and urged them to resolve their differences with the company. Kellogg’s cereal workers approve contract, ending 11-week strike and averting job losses 2021-12-21T05:00:00Z Labor Secretary, dubs the wave of resignations, mostly in hospitality, retail, and healthcare, “the General Strike of 2021.” Workers are fed up. But is this really #Striketober? 2021-10-22T04:00:00Z The Occupational Safety and Health Act gives the Labor Secretary broad discretion to set and enforce mandatory standards for workplaces. Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate is the right thing to do 2021-09-10T04:00:00Z "Welcome to America, where lawmakers chose to kick 9 million jobless Americans off unemployment benefits on Labor Day, during a pandemic," tweeted former Labor Secretary Robert Reich, calling for an extension of the programs. GOP unemployment cuts failed to spark hiring. Now feds are cutting off 7 million amid Covid surge 2021-09-07T04:00:00Z “I don’t think we necessarily need a blanket policy for unemployment benefits at this point around the country,” Labor Secretary Martin J. Walsh said in an interview on Friday, “because states are in different places.” Unemployment Benefits Expire for Millions Without Pushback From Biden 2021-09-06T04:00:00Z Ensuring treatment for mental health and substance abuse is “something I believe in strongly as a person in long-term recovery,” Labor Secretary Marty Walsh, who is a recovering alcoholic, said in a statement. UnitedHealth settles charges it denied coverage to patients with mental and substance abuse issues 2021-08-12T04:00:00Z Ensuring treatment for mental health and substance abuse is “something I believe in strongly as a person in long-term recovery,” Labor Secretary Marty Walsh, who was once an alcoholic, said in a statement. UnitedHealth settles charges it denied mental health, substance abuse coverage 2021-08-12T04:00:00Z A spokesman for Hogan said Tuesday that Hogan and state Labor Secretary Tiffany P. Robinson, who were the named defendants, “fundamentally disagree” with the judge’s ruling but do not plan to appeal. Judge blocks Hogan’s plan to pull Maryland out of federal unemployment program 2021-07-13T04:00:00Z “We are an economy in transition,” Labor Secretary Marty Walsh said in an interview, adding that it will be a “few more months” before the economy gets to pre-pandemic numbers across the board. No, the jobs aren't all back yet - in any top U.S. industry 2021-07-02T04:00:00Z His administration’s support for the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights was emphasized by Labor Secretary Marty Walsh at Wednesday’s full committee hearing. Perspective | Democrats seek to undo institutional racism embedded in pivotal New Deal law 2021-06-11T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary says gig workers should be classified as employees in ‘a lot of cases’ Jobless claims hit new pandemic low for third straight week, as labor market picks up 2021-04-29T04:00:00Z Maryland Labor Secretary Tiffany Robinson says it will provide homeowners facing financial hardships from the pandemic with additional time to consult with their mortgage lender to find solutions and resume making payments to avoid foreclosure. Maryland extends moratorium on new residential foreclosures 2021-04-29T04:00:00Z Ickes and Labor Secretary Frances Perkins were the only Cabinet members to serve throughout FDR’s entire 12 years in the White House. Column: Is Biden the next FDR? That depends on what you think about the New Deal 2021-04-15T04:00:00Z Prior to the pandemic, the department’s Division of Unemployment Insurance was at its lowest staffing capacity since its inception, Labor Secretary Tiffany Robinson said in a Feb. 24 Maryland Board of Public Works meeting. Legislature votes to bolster unemployment insurance system 2021-04-07T04:00:00Z Former Clinton Labor Secretary Robert Reich called it a “tiny window of opportunity,” noting that Democrats have controlled the White House and both chambers of Congress in only four of the past 28 years. ‘Trojan horse’: Republicans say moderate Biden has ceded all control to radical left 2021-04-04T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington said the drop to a new low level of joblessness for the pandemic was encouraging. Alabama jobless rate at 4.3%, lowest of pandemic 2021-03-15T04:00:00Z The presidential appointment of California Labor Secretary Julie Su to a federal post on Wednesday, subject to confirmation by the U.S. Exodus of staff from California's unemployment agency hinders help for jobless 2021-02-12T05:00:00Z And GM’s hand was forced by the refusal of Michigan’s governor to use the National Guard to evict the strikers, while President Franklin Roosevelt kept his distance, relying on Labor Secretary Frances Perkins. For unions and Amazon, much is riding on vote in Alabama 2021-02-05T05:00:00Z There is still “a lot more work to be done” in restoring the state’s job base, Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington said. Alabama jobless rate down to 3.9%, lowest point of pandemic 2021-01-22T05:00:00Z "Excellent. All committed to full employment, boosting wages, reducing inequality," wrote former Labor Secretary Robert Reich. Income inequality is out of control. Economists fear Biden won't do enough to fix it 2021-01-05T05:00:00Z “This new callback system will allow us to serve more claimants per day than we’ve been able to previously,” said state Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington. Alabama ending in-person unemployment help 2020-12-26T05:00:00Z In fact, as I discovered as Labor Secretary, it's possible to be in the cabinet and not in the loop – and sometimes not even know the loop exists. The Biden administration: Who will hold the power? 2020-12-23T05:00:00Z Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington said it was “truly great news” to see the state jobless rate below 5% after such a turbulent year. Alabama jobless rate drops to 4.4%, still above 2019 level 2020-12-18T05:00:00Z Gov. Boyd K. Rutherford and seven members of Hogan’s Cabinet, including Labor Secretary Tiffany P. Robinson, were targeted by fraudsters who filed unemployment claims using their personal information, the state Labor Department announced Wednesday. Hogan and other top Maryland officials are targeted by fraudsters filing unemployment claims 2020-12-09T05:00:00Z Gov. Boyd Rutherford and seven cabinet secretaries, including Labor Secretary Tiffany Robinson, whose department oversees the unemployment system, The Baltimore Sun reported. Scammers used Maryland governor’s name to get jobless payout 2020-12-09T05:00:00Z Finkenauer, 31, an Iowa congresswoman who is personally and politically close to Biden, is among at least five names being considered for the Labor Secretary post, the people familiar with deliberations told Reuters. Representative Finkenauer in contention for Biden's Labor secretary 2020-12-01T05:00:00Z And he pointed participants to recent remarks from Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia saying that the order “does not prohibit workplace training about non-discrimination and equal opportunity.” Trump’s crackdown on training about white privilege draws broad opposition 2020-10-29T04:00:00Z The wife of Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia, Trish, who reportedly also attended the Rose Garden event, was confirmed positive on Tuesday. Trump's 'lucky' aides recovering from coronavirus, again spurning masks 2020-10-14T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia to seek clarity about the intention of the inquiries. Trump administration targets diversity hiring by contractors 2020-10-09T04:00:00Z When host Brit Hume asked her to explain the writings she was referring to, Stabenow referred to comments made by the show's previous guest, Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia. Dem Sen. Stabenow insists Barrett's 'writings' show she would oppose Obamacare 2020-09-27T04:00:00Z “The department’s proposal aims to bring clarity and consistency to the determination of who’s an independent contractor,” Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia said in a statement. Uber and Lyft Could Gain From U.S. Rule Defining Employment 2020-09-22T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia wrote a short opinion piece published Tuesday in Fox Business in support of the department’s rule, invoking AB5 no less than five times in critical terms. New Trump administration rule could make it harder for gig and contract workers to have rights as employees 2020-09-22T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia authored a short opinion piece published Tuesday in Fox Business in support of the DOL’s rule, invoking AB5 no less than five times in critical terms. New Trump administration rule could make it harder for gig and contract workers to have rights as employees 2020-09-22T04:00:00Z Maryland Labor Secretary Tiffany Robinson told lawmakers Thursday that staff would be testing the portal before it went live Sunday and would delay the launch if anything seemed problematic. Maryland’s unemployment website update creates frustration 2020-09-21T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia, who will be joining Pence in La Crosse, tweeted Monday morning that “In July, we added 30,500 jobs in Wisconsin.” Harris, Pence make dueling trips to battleground Wisconsin as Trump tries to close gap 2020-09-07T04:00:00Z The news that 1.4 million jobs were added to the U.S. economy in the month of August is "a good way to go into Labor Day weekend," Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia said on Friday. Labor secretary calls August jobs report 'validation' of pre-coronavirus economy 2020-09-04T04:00:00Z “However, this program is not a permanent solution,” Acting Labor Secretary Ryan Wright said. Kansas to seek to provide extra benefits to jobless workers 2020-08-27T04:00:00Z While announcing that Delaware will accept the offer, Delaware Labor Secretary Cerron Cade on Friday nevertheless criticized it as “a Hail Mary that is unnecessarily complicated and will be a nightmare to implement quickly.” Delaware agrees to take Trump offer on jobless benefits 2020-08-21T04:00:00Z Last month, Maryland Labor Secretary Tiffany Robinson told lawmakers that the state’s unemployment insurance fund is quickly running short on money. Maryland opts into President Trump’s unemployment extension plan 2020-08-19T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia appeared on "Your World" Friday, where he reacted to recent unemployment numbers that show after a 16-week decline, they are now rising. Scalia talks unemployment and the next coronavirus stimulus 2020-07-24T04:00:00Z “Fraudsters are capitalizing on the hardships created by the pandemic,” Maryland Labor Secretary Tiffany Robinson said at the news conference. Using stolen identities, fraudsters filed 47,500 fake unemployment claims in Maryland 2020-07-15T04:00:00Z "Another horrifying fact of the Trump administration's response to the pandemic," former Labor Secretary Robert Reich tweeted. Trump falsely claims that he golfs less than Obama during 276th golf course outing as president 2020-07-13T04:00:00Z To his credit, Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia, after being teed up by Pence, spoke of the importance of a “predictable schedule” for getting parents back into the work force. Trump demands that schools reopen, with parents caught in the crossfire 2020-07-09T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia touted the June jobs report numbers as "good news all around" on "Your World" Thursday before vowing, "we're not done." Labor secretary reacts to 'terrific' June jobs report, says coronavirus task force must have 'ongoing role' 2020-07-02T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia expressed opposition this week to extending a $600-per-week boost in federal unemployment benefits past a scheduled expiration date at the end of July. Mnuchin: Another round of economic rescue legislation is ‘definitely’ needed 2020-06-10T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia expressed confidence Saturday that the United States is headed toward a "strong" economic recovery and will continue to see job gains. Labor Secretary Scalia: All signs point to 'strong and safe' economic recovery after coronavirus 2020-06-06T04:00:00Z “We don’t need callous billionaires with little regard for workers telling us what to do right now,” former Labor Secretary Robert Reich, now a professor at UC Berkeley, tweeted Monday. Column: Does Elon Musk need California more than California needs Elon Musk? 2020-05-11T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Cerron Cade said earlier this week that officials were not yet concerned about the state’s ability to provide direct assistance to workers, noting federal assistance that Delaware has received. Pace of Delaware unemployment claims continues to slow 2020-05-07T04:00:00Z Maryland Labor Secretary Tiffany Robinson said Wednesday the state was sending out $170 million in benefits to residents every week. Md. governor cites ‘encouraging numbers’ in starting to loosen restrictions; state cancels school through academic year 2020-05-06T04:00:00Z On Monday, Labor Secretary Luisa Maria Alcalde praised some automakers for reducing or stopping nonessential parts of their operations. Mexico continues tug of war with firms over virus outbreak 2020-04-27T04:00:00Z State Labor Secretary Julie Su said EDD was launching a new online portal over the next two weeks to allow independent contractors, gig workers and the self-employed to file for benefits. Coronavirus plunges California into 'pandemic-induced recession' amid huge job losses, Newsom says 2020-04-17T04:00:00Z "We are calling on these companies to reconsider and recognize that the key thing at this moment is to show solidarity with workers," said Labor Secretary Luisa Maria Alcalde. Coronavirus costs Mexico over 300K jobs, officials say 2020-04-08T04:00:00Z “We are calling on these companies to reconsider, and recognize that the key thing at this moment is to show solidarity with workers,” said Labor Secretary Luisa Maria Alcalde. Mexico loses almost 350,000 jobs because of coronavirus 2020-04-08T04:00:00Z After the number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits broke a record high during the coronavirus crisis, Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia on Tuesday explained how America will transition into reopening the economy. Labor Secretary Scalia: Getting virus under control is first step to reopening economy 2020-04-07T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia reacted Friday to the March jobs report, which showed the U.S. unemployment rate jumped to 4.4 percent as restrictions implemented to combat the coronavirus began to bite the economy. Labor secretary says 'discipline now' in following coronavirus guidelines will end economic slump 'quickly' 2020-04-03T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia told "Bill Hemmer Reports" Thursday that skyrocketing unemployment numbers due to self-imposed shutdowns of businesses and commerce caused by the coronavirus pandemic were "especially difficult" to stomach. Labor secretary warns economic recovery depends on how seriously Americans take coronavirus restrictions 2020-04-02T04:00:00Z Some Republicans were voicing concerns about the ability of states to administer large-scale increases in the unemployment program, and Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia joined the negotiations Friday to issue a warning on that front. Senate struggles to finalize trillion-dollar stimulus bill as economic calamity grows 2020-03-20T04:00:00Z During the 1930s, at the zenith of the New Deal, President Franklin Roosevelt asked Labor Secretary Frances Perkins to design a plan to protect older Americans from financial insecurity. Perspective | A tax cut Democrats and Republicans could agree on? The payroll levy 2020-03-06T05:00:00Z "Nice return on investment for Kushner — 500% — based on policies he pushed for in the corrupt Trump White House," former Labor Secretary Robert Reich wrote. Jared Kushner sells stake in real estate company after value skyrockets thanks to Trump tax cuts 2020-03-05T05:00:00Z "Am I the only one offended by the Mike Bloomberg ad that just aired during the break?" wrote former Labor Secretary Robert Reich. Mike Bloomberg catches himself saying he “bought” Congressional seats at debate 2020-02-26T05:00:00Z Thanks to the hard work of Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield and his team - as well as Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington and his folks - these are unquestionably the best of times. Text of Ivey’s State of the State address 2020-02-04T05:00:00Z Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich suggested that cutting the programs was the Republican plan all along. Trump will 2020-01-23T05:00:00Z In the letter to Acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf and Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia, the lawmakers say that studies have shown that the program hurts both American and immigrant workers alike. Senators urge Trump administration not to allow more guest worker visas, say program harms US workers 2020-01-15T05:00:00Z Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia said the rule “furthers President Trump’s successful, governmentwide effort to address regulations that hinder the American economy and to promote economic growth.” Trump's joint-employer rule curbs wage theft lawsuits, but not in California 2020-01-14T05:00:00Z Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia in a statement said the rule furthers President Donald Trump’s effort to address regulations that hinder economic growth. U.S. makes it harder to sue corporations over franchise wage law violations 2020-01-13T05:00:00Z “This final rule furthers President Trump’s successful, government-wide effort to address regulations that hinder the American economy and to promote economic growth,” Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia said. New Labor Dept. rule clarifies ‘joint employer’ standard 2020-01-12T05:00:00Z Known as “protection contracts,” Labor Secretary Luisa Maria Alcalde said Tuesday such agreements represent “the immense majority of labor contracts” in Mexico. Mexican official: 80% of labor contracts are pro-company 2020-01-07T05:00:00Z Graham later served as an aide to Labor Secretary W. Willard Wirtz. Fred Graham, pioneering legal affairs journalist, dies at 88 2019-12-30T05:00:00Z The new laws are about “job quality — what it means to work in a just workplace,” said California Labor Secretary Julie Su. New labor laws are coming to California. What's changing in your workplace? 2019-12-29T05:00:00Z Outcry over that plea deal led US Labor Secretary Alex Acosta - who had overseen the deal as a former prosecutor - to resign this summer. Victoria's Secret boss 'embarrassed' by Epstein ties 2019-09-10T04:00:00Z Robert Reich, the former Labor Secretary under President Bill Clinton, put it best when he wrote the following in the San Francisco Gate in 2013: We don't honor the ideals of Labor Day 2019-09-02T04:00:00Z On the nation’s 125th Labor Day, acting Labor Secretary Patrick Pizzella has positive numbers that counter endless news coverage that masks economic gains made by the Trump administration. Labor Day: The start of 2020 ‘crazy season’ 2019-09-01T04:00:00Z Handling of the case was closely scrutinised in recent months and in July US Labor Secretary Alex Acosta, a former Miami prosecutor, resigned over his role in the plea deal. Jeffrey Epstein accusers have their day in court 2019-08-27T04:00:00Z Perez was Labor Secretary under President Barack Obama before he became head of the organization to elect Democrats nationwide. DNC Chairman Tom Perez to speak to Montana Democrats 2019-08-20T04:00:00Z But Labor Secretary David Dickerson says no penalties will be assessed. Kentucky finds 1,000 teachers violated law during ‘sickouts’ 2019-08-16T04:00:00Z “Today’s proposed rule helps to ensure the civil rights of religious employers are protected,” said Acting Labor Secretary Patrick Pizzella in a prepared statement. Trump's bogus new "religious freedom" rule: Making discrimination great again 2019-08-16T04:00:00Z That plea deal was closely scrutinised in recent weeks and, last month, US Labor Secretary Alex Acosta resigned over his role in it. Questions raised over Jeffrey Epstein death 2019-08-10T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta resigned this month after coming under fire for overseeing the controversial Epstein deal when he was U.S. attorney in Miami. Jeffrey Epstein lured scientists with his wealth in scheme to spread his DNA: report 2019-07-31T04:00:00Z “I’m confident he’ll be a champion for working Americans against red tape and burdensome regulation as Labor Secretary.” Trump to nominate Eugene Scalia, the son of the late Supreme Court justice, as his next secretary of Labor 2019-07-18T04:00:00Z On Friday, Trump cashiered Alex Acosta, his Labor Secretary, and will now begin the search for a third choice to sit in the job in less than three years. “I’m Winning”: Donald Trump’s Calculated Racism 2019-07-18T04:00:00Z Mounting criticism of that plea deal resulted in the resignation of Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta, the former federal prosecutor in Florida who negotiated the so-called sweetheart deal. Kamala Harris criticized law firm behind Epstein's plea deal — then accepted money from it: report 2019-07-16T04:00:00Z Attorney who just resigned as Trump’s Labor Secretary, to grant the admitted sex offender a non-prosecution and an immunity agreement. Jeffrey Epstein is Exhibit A for capitalism’s moral bankruptcy 2019-07-14T04:00:00Z The arrest set off a chain of events that led to the resignation Friday of Labor Secretary Alex Acosta, who was the U.S. attorney in Miami during the earlier investigation of Epstein. Epstein paid suspected co-conspirators, which prosecutors suggest may have been to ‘influence’ them 2019-07-12T04:00:00Z By contrast, Deputy Labor Secretary Patrick Pizzella, a hard-liner whom Trump named as acting secretary on Friday, is expected to follow an agenda that closely matches the White House’s. Acosta’s measured approach was an uncomfortable fit in Trump administration 2019-07-12T04:00:00Z Evidently, Trump was initially unwilling to give into Democratic demands for the Labor Secretary to resign. Alex Acosta Had to Resign, But the Jeffrey Epstein Scandal Goes Well Beyond His Role 2019-07-12T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary R. Alexander Acosta announced Friday morning that he was stepping down from his post. As Trump retreats on census, outlines of next battle come into focus 2019-07-12T04:00:00Z The infamous Florida case involved Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta, who was the prosecutor who cut the plea bargain with Epstein a decade ago. What Jeffrey Epstein could face heading into trafficking trial 2019-07-12T04:00:00Z Asked in February about Labor Secretary Alex Acosta’s role in the case, Trump also pleaded ignorance and suggested he knew little about the Epstein case. Despite "clear evidence," Trump denies any "relationship" with Jeffery Epstein 2019-07-11T04:00:00Z Top Democrats swiftly rejected Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta's explanation on Wednesday for his handling of a 2008 plea deal for financier Jeffrey Epstein while in a state attorney's office in Florida. Top Dems, rejecting Acosta's explanation for Epstein plea deal, renew calls for resignation 2019-07-10T04:00:00Z The only surprise about the resignation of Labor Secretary Alex Acosta is that it took so long—four days after the U.S. Alex Acosta Had to Resign, But the Jeffrey Epstein Scandal Goes Well Beyond His Role 2019-07-12T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta, who was a U.S. attorney for Florida in 2008, helped Epstein secure what some critics have dubbed a "sweetheart" plea deal in relation to similar charges he faced in Florida. Epstein plea deal casts light on Manhattan DA Cyrus Vance's role 2019-07-10T04:00:00Z He added that he “felt very badly” for his Labor Secretary. The Judicial System Finally Catches up to Jeffrey Epstein 2019-07-10T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary, could face up to 45 years in prison if convicted. Woman says Jeffrey Epstein 'forcefully raped' her when she was 15 years old 2019-07-10T04:00:00Z What’s absolutely fair game is to question the role of Labor Secretary Alex Acosta, who oversaw an absurdly weak plea deal with Epstein when he was the U.S. attorney in Miami. The Jeffrey Epstein charges are revolting, but let’s be careful about implicating others 2019-07-10T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, Trump on Tuesday also defended Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta, who is facing mounting calls to resign over his handling of Epstein’s case a decade ago. Trump says he was 'not a fan' of Jeffrey Epstein, despite past comments 2019-07-09T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta says charges brought by federal prosecutors in New York against billionaire financier Jeffrey Epstein offer “an important opportunity to more fully bring him to justice.” The Latest: Epstein victims say justice is ‘past due’ 2019-07-09T04:00:00Z Brown also urged Reeves to prevent Labor Secretary David Dickerson from punishing teachers. Federal judge hears request in Kentucky teacher sickout case 2019-05-07T04:00:00Z Paul Ray, the acting administrator for the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, previously worked as a counselor to Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta. Trump muscles in on independent government agencies 2019-04-20T04:00:00Z For example, the president is telling Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta to review barriers to financing energy projects, including decisions by universities and pension funds to divest from oil, gas and coal companies. Trump Signs Orders to Speed Up Oil and Gas Pipeline Construction 2019-04-10T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta was confronted by Democratic lawmakers Wednesday over his decision as a federal prosecutor to sign off on a plea deal in a sex trafficking case involving multimillionaire Jeffrey Epstein. Acosta confronted by lawmakers over plea deal in Jeffrey Epstein sexual misconduct case 2019-04-03T04:00:00Z She joined California Labor Secretary Julie Su and others Monday in starting an education campaign on the gender pay gap and ways to close it. California’s First Partner promotes equal pay for women 2019-04-01T04:00:00Z Judge Bates said that the final rule issued by Mr. Trump and Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta “creates absurd results under the Affordable Care Act.” In Blow to Trump, Judge Blocks Health Care Law ‘End Run’ 2019-03-29T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta said in a statement that Thursday’s proposal would “bring common sense, consistency, and higher wages to working Americans.” Trump administration proposes overtime pay expansion 2019-03-07T05:00:00Z “This case shows that employers who steal from their workers will end up paying for it in the end,” said California Labor Secretary Julie Su in a statement. More than 1,000 L.A. construction workers were cheated out of millions in pay, labor officials say 2019-02-11T05:00:00Z Labor Secretary Bill McCamley says the bill aligns with the Democratic governor’s recommendation to raise the minimum wage to $12 and link future increase to inflation. New Mexico minimum-wage bill ignites debate in New Mexico 2019-02-01T05:00:00Z WASHINGTON—Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta said Thursday that more than doubling the federal minimum wage would result in a loss of jobs in the U.S. Labor Secretary Says $15 Minimum Wage Would Kill Jobs 2019-01-18T05:00:00Z “That’s the real national emergency, not the fake crisis Trump wants to distract us with at the border,” Robert Reich, a former Labor Secretary in the Clinton Administration, tweeted. As The Shutdown Drags On, the Trump-Russia Story Is Back on Center Stage 2019-01-12T05:00:00Z But in a secret deal with federal prosecutors led by now Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta, Epstein avoided a possible life term, and victims weren’t heard from in court. Jeffrey Epstein: sex offender reaches settlement, averting victim testimonies 2018-12-04T05:00:00Z Outgoing Labor Secretary Roberto Campa told The Associated Press the vote was cancelled after authorities “determined that the conditions did not ensure a free, secret and personal vote by the workers.” Thugs break up Mexico union vote despite new trade pact 2018-11-30T05:00:00Z The former Clinton Labor Secretary notes that up until 1982 stock buybacks were illegal. The U.S. economy swoons on the lip of the global debt canyon 2018-10-14T04:00:00Z The falling share of workers doing contingent work shows the “American workforce was more secure in their jobs,” a spokesman for Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta said. Was the Gig Economy Overblown? 2018-06-07T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta, the only Latino member of the Cabinet, and several local Hispanic business leaders. ‘Any Hispanics in the room?’: In South Florida, Trump reaches out to Hispanic voters who are receptive to his message 2018-04-16T04:00:00Z For example, he saw Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta on “Fox & Friends” one morning and asked an aide if he could be the next attorney general. ‘He knows he is done’: Veterans Affairs chief lies low amid rumors he’ll be ousted 2018-03-27T04:00:00Z The change was negotiated by Senator Patty Murray, Democrat of Washington, and Labor Secretary R. Alexander Acosta after the proposal encountered months of opposition. Trump Administration Retreats on Tip-Sharing Plan in Compromise 2018-03-23T04:00:00Z According to a Bloomberg Law report last month, Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta and his team were “uncomfortable” with the findings, so they “removed” the data they didn’t like. Why would the Trump administration go after workers' tips? 2018-03-22T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III told reporters Friday that a ban on Filipino workers going to Kuwait will continue indefinitely after negotiators failed to conclude a labor pact after the talks in Manila. Ban on Filipinos going to work in Kuwait stays as talks fail 2018-03-16T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta boasted about the “Trump economy” and touted the lowest U.S. unemployment rate in 17 years. At CPAC, conservatives celebrate Donald Trump’s accomplishments 2018-02-22T05:00:00Z Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta both said the United States will be ready for the challenges posed by automation. Analysis | In boardroom, robot gets a seat at the table 2018-01-26T05:00:00Z Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta also attended a private workshop Wednesday that addressed “the replacement of human workers with robots.” Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross: Robots don’t ‘just shrink jobs’ 2018-01-25T05:00:00Z Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta indicated he supports a smaller increase than his predecessor backed. How Donald Trump Has Remade the Rules for Business 2018-01-17T05:00:00Z News outlets report the university announced Thursday that Labor Secretary Patrice Gilliam-Johnson will become its dean of graduate, adult and continuing studies after she leaves the department in February. Delaware labor secretary departs for Delaware State 2018-01-12T05:00:00Z News outlets report the university announced Thursday that Labor Secretary Patrice Gilliam-Johnson will become its dean of graduate, adult and continuing studies after she leaves the department in February. Delaware labor secretary departs for Delaware State 2018-01-12T05:00:00Z Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta said in a statement Friday that the December report reflected “steady growth.” U.S. added 148,000 jobs in December, in lagging finish to year of strong growth 2018-01-05T05:00:00Z And Obama Labor Secretary Tom Perez escalated the damage, as he usually did, by adopting the indirect control standard for enforcing minimum-wage and overtime rules—a political donation to trial lawyers. A Joint-Employer Redo 2017-12-17T05:00:00Z The state’s wage and salary employment figures are currently at the third-highest level since record keeping began, Alabama Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington said. Alabama’s unemployment rate reaches historic low 2017-11-26T05:00:00Z “Expanding apprenticeships will help Americans learn the skills they need to fill jobs that are open right now and in the future,” Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta said in a statement to The Wall Street Journal. Labor Department Taps Executives, Union Officials for Apprentice Program 2017-10-16T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta said in a statement that the report “reflects the resilience of the American economy.” U.S. economy loses 33,000 jobs after hurricanes, first decline in seven years. But unemployment falls to 4.2 percent 2017-10-06T04:00:00Z But Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta thinks inducting Reagan is a fine idea. Perspective | Induction of union-busting Reagan into Labor’s Hall of Honor shocks union 2017-09-19T04:00:00Z Following the report’s release Friday, Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta said the numbers revealed “continued economic strength and optimism” in the United States. Job growth slumped in August 2017-09-01T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta has announced that former president Ronald Reagan, who was once a Hollywood union leader, will be inducted into the Labor Department’s Hall of Honor. Massachusetts woman claims $758.7 million Powerball prize 2017-08-24T04:00:00Z Tom Perez, the chair of the Democratic National Committee and Labor Secretary under President Obama, was quick to praise the decision. Federal Judge Blocks Latest Version of Texas Voter ID Law 2017-08-23T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta, in a visit to a Detroit factory in June, acknowledged the need to address the “skills gap” by developing advanced computing skills. As the laid-off struggle, high-tech US plants offer jobs 2017-08-15T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta, in a visit to a Detroit factory in June, acknowledged the need to address the skills gap by developing advanced computing skills. High-tech US plants offer jobs even as the laid-off struggle 2017-08-15T04:00:00Z During his confirmation hearings, Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta cautiously suggested that a cutoff of about $33,000 might be appropriate, though he wanted to spend more time looking at the effects on workers and firms. Opinion | ‘Free lunches’ like the $15 minimum wage may hurt the people they’re meant to help 2017-08-07T04:00:00Z Paul Ray, counselor to Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta, has been pressing staffers inside the agency for a rule to come out as early as this week, the sources said. Is Trump administration’s visa push a way to win health care votes? 2017-06-30T04:00:00Z The Republican governor and Labor Secretary Derrick Ramsey are defendants in the lawsuit, which claims the right-to-work law violates Kentucky’s Constitution. Kentucky governor seeks dismissal of right-to-work lawsuit 2017-06-23T04:00:00Z “The U.S. faces a serious skills gap,” Labor Secretary R. Alexander Acosta said during a call with reporters last week, pointing to six million vacant jobs, which he said was the most since the 1980s. Trump Move on Job Training Brings ‘Skills Gap’ Debate to the Fore 2017-06-15T04:00:00Z For a grand total of about 30 minutes on Monday, cable news networks broadcast a dry, unfiltered pitch from Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta and other Cabinet officials about President Trump’s leadership and his policy agenda. Another week brings another White House policy theme amid Russia furor 2017-06-12T04:00:00Z The last of Mr. Trump’s nominees to lead a major Cabinet agency, Labor Secretary Alex Acosta, was confirmed by the Senate on April 27. Donald Trump holds first meeting of full Cabinet 2017-06-12T04:00:00Z Cutting and merging two agencies that investigate workplace discrimination won't reduce the government's enforcement power, Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta said Wednesday. Labor secretary defends Trump plan to cut and merge anti-discrimination agencies 2017-06-07T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta, the only Latino in Trump's Cabinet, is expected to be asked about the proposal Wednesday when he appears at a House hearing on the agency's budget. Employers and worker advocates both hate Trump's plan to overhaul labor watchdogs 2017-06-06T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta, the only Latino in Trump’s Cabinet, is expected to be asked about the proposal at a House hearing Wednesday on the agency’s budget. Trump plan to overhaul labor watchdogs faces opposition 2017-06-06T04:00:00Z The announcement by Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta follows President Donald Trump in April ordering a review of the U.S. visa program as part of his "America First" campaign pledge. Labor Department to ramp up fraud probes of foreign visa programs 2017-06-06T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta is expected to outline the administration’s plans for reducing spending at the agency at a budget hearing Wednesday. Plan to Eliminate a Regulator Draws Criticism from Business Group 2017-06-06T04:00:00Z A controversial Obama-era rule for retirement advisors, delayed by a review ordered by President Trump because of strong Republican and financial industry opposition, will partially take effect next month, Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta said. Delayed retirement advisor rule will go into partial effect, but changes may still be possible 2017-05-23T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta on Friday made public-private apprenticeships his debut issue as President Trump's point man on matching American workers with specific jobs. Job training through apprenticeships is a priority for Trump, Labor secretary says 2017-05-19T04:00:00Z Decades later, New York Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan, who in 1962 was a young aide to Labor Secretary Arthur Goldberg as he arbitrated the orchestra dispute, explained Baumol’s disease this way: Opinion | An old ‘disease’ that could help lawmakers understand today’s health-care debate 2017-05-17T04:00:00Z Republicans pointed to Acosta’s three previous Senate confirmations as key qualifiers for his confirmation as Labor Secretary. Senate nudges Acosta step toward confirmation at Labor 2017-04-26T04:00:00Z The casus belli is the fiduciary rule, the attempt by Obama Labor Secretary Tom Perez to rewrite the rules for offering investment advice. Labor Department Mutiny 2017-04-12T04:00:00Z Perez, a former Labor Secretary, and Sanders, a former presidential candidate whose grassroots support put Hillary Clinton through an extended primary battle, are holding rallies in eight states starting Monday. Bernie Sanders, National Democratic chair to hold Utah rally 2017-04-11T04:00:00Z Puzder, who withdrew his nomination to become Labor Secretary in February after footage surfaced of his ex-wife saying he had physically abused her, recently defended the company’s provocative ads. Carl’s Jr.: Sex no longer sells 2017-03-30T04:00:00Z It was, though, a little jarring for a potential Labor Secretary to be opposing significant increases in the minimum wage while employing men and women at very low wages. The Gong Show, with Donald Trump 2017-03-28T04:00:00Z So, too, did former Labor Secretary Robert Reich, who worked in the Clinton administration. Meet Indivisible, the young progressives leading the resistance to President Trump 2017-03-26T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary in the new Trump administration, is stepping down as chief executive of CKE Restaurants Holdings Inc in April, the parent of the Carl's Jr and Hardee's restaurant chains said on Tuesday. Andrew Puzder to step down as CKE fast-food CEO in April: company 2017-03-21T04:00:00Z It made no difference that there was barely a scintilla of policy difference between Ellison and the eventual winner, former Labor Secretary Tom Perez. Editorials from around New England 2017-03-03T05:00:00Z It’s true that President Obama and Hillary Clinton preferred him, but the former Labor Secretary, who won backtime pay and extended overtime for workers, is any sane person’s definition of a progressive. After the divisive Democratic National Committee chair election, what's next? 2017-02-27T05:00:00Z Mr. Buttigieg tried to position himself as the an alternative to Rep. Keith Ellison of Minnesota and former Labor Secretary Tom Perez, but said Saturday that the math was not in his favor.. Pete Buttigieg, Indiana mayor, drops out of DNC chair race 2017-02-25T05:00:00Z Seven candidates are vying for the chairmanship, led by former Labor Secretary Tom Perez, a favorite of former Obama administration officials, and U.S. Democrats to pick chairman to lead party against Trump, Republicans 2017-02-25T05:00:00Z “The energy is electric,” said former Labor Secretary Tom Perez, who is battling Rep. Keith Ellison of Minnesota and others for the party’s top post. Out of power, Democrats hope to harness Trump resisters 2017-02-23T05:00:00Z Former Labor Secretary Tom Perez on Thursday slapped down President Trump’s claim that there has been rampant voter fraud in elections, calling it “bunk.” Tom Perez: Trump’s voter fraud claim is ‘bunk’ 2017-02-22T05:00:00Z Mr. Ellison and former Labor Secretary Tom Perez are seen as the front runners in the race. Keith Ellison supportive of impeachment against Trump 2017-02-22T05:00:00Z There are a number of candidates, but two appear to be in the lead: former Labor Secretary Tom Perez, and Minnesota congressman Keith Ellison. Is the Democratic party with the resistance? This weekend might tell | Bill McKibben 2017-02-21T05:00:00Z In theory, the press conference was called to reveal the name of the all-important Labor Secretary, whose identity will only get recalled on Jeopardy. Donald Trump's anti-press conference would be funny – if it weren't so scary | Richard Wolffe 2017-02-16T05:00:00Z Rep. Keith Ellison of Minnesota and former Labor Secretary Tom Perez are thought to be the top contenders for the post. Tim Ryan to back Jaime Harrison for DNC chair 2017-02-15T05:00:00Z Former Labor Secretary Thomas Perez’s message in his bid to lead the Democratic National Committee boils down to two words: experience matters. DNC leadership candidate Thomas Perez touts White House experience 2017-02-05T05:00:00Z Senator Elizabeth Warren, a Democrat, sent a letter on Friday to acting Labor Secretary Edward Hugler after discovering on Tuesday that the site, www.dol.gov/wellsfargo, read: "Page not found." As Trump takes office, Wells Fargo website to aid employees vanishes 2017-01-27T05:00:00Z The administration is hostile to organized labor, with a fast-food mogul as Labor Secretary. The economics of the Mexican border 2017-01-26T05:00:00Z Some of his early actions – from nominating a Labor Secretary who routinely violates labor law to unfairly attacking federal employees and immigrants – are a stark departure from that rhetoric. Our union celebrates TPP's death. Nafta must be the next trade deal to fall | Richard Trumka 2017-01-24T05:00:00Z Outgoing Labor Secretary Tom Perez slammed Donald Trump Thursday for failing to nominate a single Latino for his incoming cabinet, saying it is a “slap in the face to our entire community.” Tom Perez: Trump’s lack of Latino cabinet pics is ‘slap in the face’ 2017-01-19T05:00:00Z State Labor Secretary Ronald Walker calls the latest numbers “very good news” for Massachusetts. State’s jobless rate falls to 2.8 percent, lowest since 2000 2017-01-19T05:00:00Z For the second time in as many weeks, Mr. Buttigieg shared a stage Wednesday with six other contenders for chairman, including favorites Rep. Keith Ellison of Minnesota and Labor Secretary Tom Perez, for a debate. Tom Buttigieg makes case for a fresh face at the DNC 2017-01-18T05:00:00Z Labor Secretary Thomas E. Perez described the organization as a “fixer-upper.” After a bruising defeat, Democrats are hunting for a new leader 2017-01-14T05:00:00Z Current Labor Secretary Tom Perez, who seems like a deeply decent person, would presumably represent more of an accommodation with the capital-friendly Clinton Democrats of the recent past. Why the Democratic leadership contest is urgent: It will shape the opposition to Trump 2017-01-06T05:00:00Z The first fight will be the race for chairman of the Democratic National Committee, where Mr. Obama’s Labor Secretary Tom Perez is running against the controversial progressive U.S. A Christmas wish for disconsolate Democrats 2016-12-22T05:00:00Z Outgoing Labor Secretary Tom Perez was an outspoken advocate for raising the federal minimum wage and helped push a federal rule to make more workers eligible for overtime pay. Trump's Cabinet selections signal a bold shift after Obama 2016-12-17T05:00:00Z Labor Secretary Tom Perez is a notoriously activist and partisan Labor Secretary, and this week he announced that he is running to be the next chair of the Democratic National Committee. The Politics of Tom Perez 2016-12-16T05:00:00Z Obama says the Labor Secretary is “tireless, wicked smart” and “extraordinary.” Obama praises Labor Secretary Perez, who's weighing DNC bid 2016-12-16T05:00:00Z Labor Secretary Thomas E. Perez is expected to enter the race as early as Thursday. Jaime Harrison, DNC chairman candidate, touts experience 2016-12-14T05:00:00Z By bringing in Puzder, Trump is signaling that he may scale back some of regulations introduced by current Labor Secretary Tom Perez. Trump names Andrew Puzder, a fast-food CEO and critic of substantially raising the minimum wage, to head the Labor Department 2016-12-08T05:00:00Z High on the White House’s list of preferred candidates is Labor Secretary Tom Perez, who’s weighing whether to run for the party job or for Maryland governor, said the Democrats. Keith Ellison says he’ll resign from Congress if elected DNC head 2016-12-08T05:00:00Z “It is night and day between the economy we inherited and the one we are passing off,” Deputy Labor Secretary Chris Lu said in an interview. Why Trump gets more hype out of 1,000 jobs than Obama does out of 16 million 2016-12-02T05:00:00Z Labor Secretary Thomas Perez and other department officials filed a notice of appeal on Thursday with the Fifth U.S. Labor Department Appeals Injunction on Overtime-Pay Rule 2016-12-01T05:00:00Z Senate, and Labor Secretary Thomas Perez were flanked by dozens of religious leaders. Rally seeks to calm post-election anxieties in Montgomery 2016-11-20T05:00:00Z Carney will be replaced in Washington by former state Labor Secretary Lisa Blunt Rochester, who will become the first African-American and first woman to represent the state in Congress. Clinton takes Delaware; Dems win gubernatorial, House races 2016-11-09T05:00:00Z It is known that she and her allies look favorably on people such as Sarah Bloom Raskin, a Deputy Treasury Secretary, and Tom Perez, President Obama’s Labor Secretary. The Democrats’ Fight Over Finance 2016-11-06T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Thomas Perez, for example, has won praise among progressives for curbing conflicts of interest among financial advisers and broadening paid family leave. Inside Elizabeth Warren’s behind-the-scenes strategy for pressuring Hillary Clinton 2016-10-31T04:00:00Z For Labor Secretary Robert Reich, however, the issue is simple: As a matter of policy, the Dakota Access protesters are right, and the Oregon standoff occupiers are wrong. Federal response to Oregon, North Dakota protests draws charges of favoritism 2016-10-30T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Tom Perez doesn’t like targets who resist his assaults. Tom Perez’s Junk Data on Palantir 2016-10-26T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Thomas Perez made a pitch for government’s ability to amplify the practices supported by some adherents of conscious capitalism, such as a living wage and labor protections. At ‘Conscious Capitalism’ Gathering, CEOs Say Business Isn’t Bad 2016-10-25T04:00:00Z Podesta organized the list into "rough food groups" including blacks, women, and Hispanics such as Obama administration Cabinet members Julian Castro of Housing and Urban Development and Labor Secretary Tom Perez. Sanders, Warren considered as Clinton's running mate 2016-10-18T04:00:00Z Podesta organized the list into “rough food groups” including blacks, women, and Hispanics such as Obama administration Cabinet members Julian Castro of Housing and Urban Development and Labor Secretary Tom Perez. Sanders, Warren considered as Clinton's running mate 2016-10-18T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Thomas Perez in Wilmington to emphasize the importance of workplace apprenticeships. US Labor Secretary visits Delaware to tout apprenticeships 2016-10-03T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Thomas Perez said families that lose a day or two of wages risk slipping into poverty. Obama administration announces paid sick leave for government contractors — and a new policy to address pay disparities 2016-09-29T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Tom Perez says more than 1 million employees will benefit from the move. Administration touts paid sick leave for govt contractors 2016-09-29T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Thomas Perez told Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren in a Sept. 26 letter that his office now plans a "top-to-bottom" review of all allegations that the department has received concerning Wells Fargo. Wells Fargo workers say they were fired for reporting 'gaming' of sales quotas 2016-09-29T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Tom Perez told CNN that Trump was “a loose cannon” and said his week of Janus-faced speeches “was a perfect illustration of why he’s not fit to be president”. Donald Tump’s fluctuating immigration stance worsens Republican tensions 2016-09-04T04:00:00Z Liberal commentators such as former Labor Secretary Robert Reich say a single-payer system financed by taxpayers is inevitable. Tennessee editorial roundup 2016-08-31T04:00:00Z State Deputy Labor Secretary Brad Burke said the law allows for visual inspections. Kansas governor wants to examine amusement park regulation 2016-08-12T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Robert Reich is ringing the alarm on the “gig economy.” Essential California: One man makes the most of life before turning to aid-in-dying law 2016-08-03T04:00:00Z This year, two Hispanic men, Housing Secretary Julián Castro and Labor Secretary Thomas E. Perez, have been among the Democrats Hillary Clinton is considering to pick as a running mate. Once again, Hispanics were considered for VP. Once again, they’re expecting to be passed over. 2016-07-20T04:00:00Z President Obama is among those who have advised Clinton on her decision, offering thoughts on the two contenders who serve in his Cabinet, Vilsack and Labor Secretary Thomas Perez, several Democrats said. Two names emerge from Clinton’s VP deliberations: Kaine and Vilsack 2016-07-19T04:00:00Z Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey and Labor Secretary Thomas E. Perez have virtually no national security experience, but a black or Latino vice-presidential candidate could bring excitement to a campaign that has lacked it. Hillary Clinton Is Said to Seek National Security Experience for Vice Presidential Pick 2016-07-19T04:00:00Z Castro and Labor Secretary Thomas Perez, another oft-touted contender, could further engage Latinos in an election where many already feel alienated by Trump’s immigration proposals and disparaging comments about Mexicans. Clinton has several VP options: Fiery liberals, Hispanics and white guys 2016-07-17T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Thomas Perez said in an interview that is what is expected as the jobs market fully heals. U.S. employment rebounds strongly in June, calming fears of economic slowdown 2016-07-08T04:00:00Z So Labor Secretary Thomas Perez stopped writing his speech, packed up his papers and moved to the cramped last row. If Clinton wins, Thomas Perez does, too. Only question: What job does he get? 2016-07-05T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Thomas E. Perez characterized the airport chat as a “chance meeting” between the top prosecutor and Mr. Clinton, a gregarious and well-known man. Donald Trump says no charges for Hillary Clinton in email probe, cites inside sources 2016-07-03T04:00:00Z “He’s a chaos candidate,” Labor Secretary Thomas Perez said on ABC’s “This Week” on Sunday. In new poll, support for Trump has plunged, giving Clinton a double-digit lead 2016-06-25T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Thomas Perez, putting an end to a strike that began April 13 and involved employees primarily in Verizon’s landline division. Verizon Union Employees Ratify New Contracts 2016-06-17T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Thomas Perez brought the parties back to the negotiating table. Unions ratify Verizon labor contract 2016-06-17T04:00:00Z Other candidates include Labor Secretary Tom Perez, who campaigned for Mrs. Clinton in Arizona, California and elsewhere this year, and also joined Clinton campaign conference calls this year to attack Mr. Trump’s economic agenda. Elizabeth Warren slams Donald Trump, endorses Hillary Clinton amid speculation over VP pick 2016-06-09T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Thomas Perez and participating in discussions and brainstorming sessions with lawmakers in Washington. Long-Term Unemployment: The Economy's 'Secret Cancer' 2016-06-09T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Tom Perez told reporters his new overtime regulations are meant to close this gap. JAMES SHERK: Simple — and wrong — solutions in search for higher wages 2016-06-06T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Thomas Perez said in a statement Thursday that the lawsuit was an effort by a “small, vocal minority” to support the status quo. Financial groups sue to block rule on retirement advice 2016-06-02T04:00:00Z But the tone appeared to shift in mid-May, after Labor Secretary Thomas E. Perez and Allison Beck, director of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, began to broker the talks. Verizon Reaches Tentative Deal With Unions to End Strike 2016-05-30T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Tom Perez has taken part in multiple events, including some this weekend with Bill Clinton. Big presidential rallies get attention, but personal persuasion is key for Clinton and Sanders 2016-05-21T04:00:00Z A: Labor Secretary Perez said the rule will collectively raise workers' pay by $1.2 billion annually, though that is just a fraction of the $8 trillion in wages and salaries Americans will receive this year. Q&A: How new US overtime rules could help or hurt employees 2016-05-19T04:00:00Z On Wednesday, Labor Secretary Thomas Perez stood with Vice President Biden in Ohio to formally unveil changes to overtime work rules long sought by the nation’s labor unions. Veep staging ground? Policy moves put possible Latino picks in spotlight. 2016-05-18T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Tom Perez disputed such findings, arguing businesses would be acting against their own interest to retain the best workers. Obama administration announces final overtime rule, boosting pay for millions 2016-05-17T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Thomas Perez is visiting Rhode Island to talk about job training and apprenticeship programs. US Labor Secretary visits Rhode Island 2016-05-13T04:00:00Z On Thursday, the Clinton campaign dispatched Labor Secretary Tom Perez and Rep. Ruben Gallego, Arizona Democrat, on a conference call with reporters to argue that Mr. Trump’s policies specifically would hurt Latino families. Hillary Clinton targets ‘Obama coalition’ for Donald Trump showdown 2016-05-12T04:00:00Z In his latest book, “Saving Capitalism,” former Labor Secretary Robert Reich refutes this myth of the free market: Bernie is the hero of 2016: Just because he’s losing the nomination doesn’t mean he’s failed 2016-05-01T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Tom Perez has also been mentioned as a possible Latino pick. Unpopularity of Clinton, Trump puts spotlight on potential running mates 2016-04-22T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Thomas Perez told the paper, “The marketing material that I see from many firms is, ‘We put our customers first.’ Obama admin scores another win by putting 'customers first' 2016-04-07T04:00:00Z The final rule Labor Secretary Tom Perez unveiled Wednesday is being marketed as less onerous than an earlier draft. They Want Your IRA 2016-04-06T04:00:00Z “This is a huge win for the middle class,” Labor Secretary Thomas Perez said Tuesday in a conference call with reporters. Stricter rules unveiled for brokers giving retirement advice 2016-04-06T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Thomas Perez, frequently mentioned as a potential Clinton vice-presidential pick, campaigned Monday on her behalf in the state and addressed the crowd at her rally here in both English and Spanish. Immigration is the top issue as Clinton, Sanders square off in Arizona 2016-03-21T04:00:00Z Later, former Labor Secretary Robert Reich criticized The Times on Facebook, accusing it of caving in to Hillary Clinton interests. Were Changes to Sanders Article 'Stealth Editing'? 1459-04-02T05:00:00Z Labor Secretary Thomas Perez is expected in western New York this week for a meeting on workforce diversity. Labor secretary expected for meeting on workforce diversity 2016-03-07T05:00:00Z Eleanor Roosevelt and Labor Secretary Harold Ickes intervened on his behalf, and Anderson’s voice rang out instead at the Lincoln Memorial. DEBORAH SIMMONS: ‘Race’ and Jesse Owens, race and the Democrats 2016-02-15T05:00:00Z “This is very consistent with a recovery that’s moving in the right direction,” Labor Secretary Thomas Perez said in an interview. Workers’ wages up, but slower job growth worries financial markets 2016-02-05T05:00:00Z Labor Secretary Tom Perez recalls the approach of his onetime boss, the late Massachusetts Sen. Edward Kennedy, who was a solid liberal but was able to negotiate for something when getting everything was not possible. They Say They Want a Revolution 2016-02-05T05:00:00Z "When I first got here, there was a dominant sentiment among Republicans that the majority of investments don't work," said Labor Secretary Thomas E. Perez, who was also on the press call Wednesday. Obama's Budget to Boost Funding for Workforce Programs 2016-02-04T05:00:00Z This tweet from former Labor Secretary Robert Reich is taking off on Facebook: The Daily 202: Nebraska freshman Ben Sasse emerges as a leader of the Stop Trump movement 2016-01-27T05:00:00Z Mr. Zients and Labor Secretary Thomas E. Perez said the president would propose specific legal changes to promote the broader use of the program, often called an open multiple employer plan. Obama to Urge Easing 401(k) Rules for Small Businesses 2016-01-26T05:00:00Z Labor Secretary Thomas Perez attended Montgomery County’s bill signing in June as part of the administration’s efforts to promote the cause. Advocates hope 2016 could be the year to pass paid sick leave in Maryland 2016-01-02T05:00:00Z Mark this down as another of Labor Secretary Tom Perez’s attempts to rewrite the law without Congressional assent. Obama’s New Public Pension Option 2015-11-27T05:00:00Z South Dakota Department of Labor Secretary Marcia Hultman, whose agency oversees the Division of Insurance, said she doesn’t anticipate any great impacts to health insurance competition. Avera Health buying the Dakotacare health insurance company 2015-11-19T05:00:00Z At the height of the civil rights movement, then Assistant Labor Secretary Daniel Patrick Moynihan released The Negro Family, a report intended to address black urban poverty yet intentionally omitted tangible policy recommendations. Government policies based on racist myths help dissolve black families | Syreeta McFadden 2015-09-20T04:00:00Z “A government shutdown would be one of the most ludicrous and self-inflicted wounds that i can imagine,” Labor Secretary Thomas E. Perez said in an interview, adding that lawmakers are “forming another circular firing squad.” U.S. economy faces perilous autumn with threats in Washington and from abroad 2015-09-14T04:00:00Z But Labor Secretary Thomas Perez said it’s not a question of if but when. Is your adviser truly protecting your retirement? 2015-09-10T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Tom Perez said Sunday in a preview of the order, USA Today reports. Obama Grants Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors 2015-09-07T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Thomas Perez said he could not say what the cost of implementing the seven-day paid leave rule would be to contractors. Obama to order government contractors to offer workers paid sick leave 2015-09-07T04:00:00Z As Labor Secretary Thomas Perez said in an interview, the standard now is only that an investment be suitable. The right question to ask about government 2015-09-06T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Thomas Perez on Sept. 2, urging the governor to get Idaho ready for compliance now. Federal labor officials to Idaho: Enforce home-care wages 2015-09-05T04:00:00Z Department of Labor Secretary Thomas Perez will be the other high-level federal official addressing the group. From highways to health care, challenges confront governors 2015-07-23T04:00:00Z Last Friday, Williams met with President Barack Obama and Labor Secretary Tom Perez at the White House and discussed environmental and safety standards for Mexican manufacturing. Ford, UAW, formally begin labor talks; jobs to Mexico at issue 2015-07-23T04:00:00Z Department of Labor Secretary Tom Perez says the north star is the best interest of the customer. DOL Fiduciary Rule Comments Pour In; Perez On Defensive At Hearings 2015-07-22T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Thomas Perez recently testified before the House on a proposed rule to regulate financial advice related to employer-based retirement accounts and rollovers. Manage Your Money Without a Human Advisor? Heed this Warning 2015-07-17T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Thomas Perez said Thursday in a phone interview that he suspected June’s numbers were an “aberration, as opposed to a more troubling trend.” An unfruitful jobs recovery rewrites the definition of full employment 2015-07-02T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Thomas E. Perez said in a call with reporters Tuesday. More salaried employees would qualify for overtime pay under proposal 2015-06-30T04:00:00Z But Labor Secretary Thomas Perez said Tuesday that he expects companies to end up paying U.S. workers up to $1.3 billion more a year in overtime wages. Companies, Business Groups Blast Overtime Proposal 2015-07-01T04:00:00Z “This proposed overtime rule goes to the heart of what it means to be middle-class in America,” Labor Secretary Thomas Perez told reporters Tuesday. Obama Overtime Rule Scratches the Surface in Helping the Middle Class 2015-06-30T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Thomas Perez was scheduled to hold a press conference on the proposal on Tuesday. Obama plans to expand overtime eligibility for millions of workers 2015-06-30T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Thomas E. Perez was back in California to praise how quickly workers and management were able to clear enormous backlogs of cargo. Labor Secretary Thomas Perez urges upgrades at L.A. and Long Beach ports 2015-06-29T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Thomas E. Perez predicted Sunday that the proposed trans-Pacific trade accord would be completed despite the rejection by House Democrats. Hillary Clinton sides with critics of trade deal, says Obama should listen 2015-06-14T04:00:00Z Department of Labor Secretary Thomas Perez noted last week in an interview that recent tensions in Baltimore and other urban areas were linked to what he called the “over-incarceration” of African-Americans. Why the improvement in the black unemployment rate will be short-lived 2015-05-13T04:00:00Z He rebuked his opponents on the left again when he participated in a recent conference call between Labor Secretary Thomas Perez and liberal columnists. Obama and Clinton Face Trouble on the Left 2015-05-08T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Thomas Perez after the White House grew worried about the labor dispute's effects on American businesses. Official claims bad blood with union boss bred West Coast port crisis 2015-04-27T04:00:00Z Earlier this month, Labor Secretary Thomas Perez and White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett kicked off a paid leave “road show” in Seattle to highlight state and local initiatives on the subject. Obama connects with female bloggers at town hall 2015-04-15T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Thomas Perez, a former president of the Montgomery County Council and the secretary of the state’s Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. Emily’s List endorses Rep. Donna Edwards (D-Md.) in U.S. Senate race 2015-03-18T04:00:00Z Senate race, Labor Secretary Thomas Perez will not be among them. Friday's Campaign Round-Up, 3.13.15 2015-03-13T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Thomas E. Perez praised Kennedy’s work on behalf of working families. Labor Dept. puts late Sen. Kennedy in its ‘Hall of Honor’ 2015-03-12T04:00:00Z But Labor Secretary Thomas E. Perez’s lawyers recently filed a notice saying they intend to appeal to the 9th U.S. Analysis: Recent California newspaper editorials 2015-03-11T04:00:00Z “I think there’s still some slack” in the labor market, Department of Labor Secretary Thomas E. Perez said Friday in an interview. As the U.S. economy adds jobs, more workers holding on to their cash 2015-03-06T05:00:00Z Labor Secretary Thomas E. Perez called all those moves “a shot in the arm.” After a Bounce, Wage Growth Slumps to 0.1% 2015-03-06T05:00:00Z Labor Secretary Thomas Perez, a former Montgomery County Council member and state-level Cabinet secretary, and former Montgomery County delegate Heather Mizeur, a progressive who outperformed expectations in the last Democratic gubernatorial primary. Mikulski’s retirement sets off wild Democratic scramble to succeed her 2015-03-02T05:00:00Z The White House dispatched Labor Secretary Thomas Perez to California to help broker an agreement after the standoff all but closed ports from Southern California to Washington state over the President's Day weekend. Clearing cargo backlog at Southland ports may take three months 2015-02-23T05:00:00Z Labor Secretary Thomas Perez said the rule would require brokers “to put the best interests of their clients … above their own.” Obama to call for more regulation on financial brokers 2015-02-23T05:00:00Z When a federal mediator couldn't broker a final agreement, the Obama administration dispatched Labor Secretary Thomas Perez to oversee talks this week. With deal, West Coast seaports tackle huge cargo backlog 2015-02-21T05:00:00Z Labor Secretary Thomas Perez to help the two sides reach a settlement, as businesses throughout the western U.S. worry about the effects of a potential port shutdown. Official at center of port dispute 'bewildered' by demand he be fired 2015-02-20T05:00:00Z Labor Secretary Thomas Perez says West Coast docks contract must be reached Friday or talks must move to Washington, D.C. 5 California Things to Know for Today 2015-02-20T05:00:00Z Labor Secretary Thomas Perez to California to help the two sides reach an agreement. Port talks deadlocked over fate of arbitrator 2015-02-19T05:00:00Z On Wednesday, Labor Secretary Tom Perez met with representatives of both sides and “stressed the importance of reaching an immediate agreement before the dispute causes further economic damage,” a Labor Department official said. As port dispute drags on, labor secretary urges 'immediate agreement' 2015-02-19T05:00:00Z Labor Secretary Thomas Perez met with both sides Wednesday, the second straight day of direct White House involvement to break the stalemate. Port dispute is felt all along West Coast 2015-02-18T05:00:00Z Last weekend, the Obama administration announced that Labor Secretary Tom Perez would fly to California to meet with negotiators and try to break the gridlock. Why a major backup at West Coast ports could cost the retail industry billions 2015-02-17T05:00:00Z Unloading resumed Tuesday as Labor Secretary Thomas Perez met with negotiators in San Francisco, but dozens of huge cargo ships remained stranded off the coast from San Diego to Seattle. Labor dispute at ports hits state manufacturers, farmers, even recyclers 2015-02-17T05:00:00Z Labor Secretary Thomas Perez is now trying to broker a deal. Small but powerful union is at center of port dispute 2015-02-17T05:00:00Z While massive container ships waited off the coast and more sat at berth beneath cranes with their cargo stacked high, President Obama dispatched Labor Secretary Thomas Perez to San Francisco to help jump-start the negotiations. As contract talks resume, it's back to work at L.A., Long Beach ports 2015-02-17T05:00:00Z More cargo ships piled up at the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports Monday as Labor Secretary Thomas Perez prepared to meet with shipping companies and the dockworkers union to revive stalled contract talks. Backlog of cargo ships at L.A., Long Beach ports grows amid labor dispute 2015-02-16T05:00:00Z Labor Secretary Tom Perez plans to travel to San Francisco on Tuesday to help broker an agreement on a new contract between dockworkers and the group representing shippers and terminal operators. Asian supply lines hit by West Coast ports dispute 2015-02-16T05:00:00Z With cargo delays rippling through the U.S. economy, President Barack Obama dispatched Labor Secretary Tom Perez to California on Saturday to help broker an agreement between the shipping companies and dock workers. U.S. port strike pushes up freight rates with ships held up offshore 2015-02-16T05:00:00Z Labor Secretary Tom Perez to California to help broker an agreement between shipping companies and dock workers. Honda to slow U.S. output due to West Coast ports dispute 2015-02-15T05:00:00Z With the West Coast dock strike reaching a critical point, the White House announced Saturday that Labor Secretary Thomas E. Perez will start talks with the two sides. White House will intervene in West Coast ports strike 2015-02-14T05:00:00Z Panellists including former US Labor Secretary Robert Reich argued that there are several forces driving up inequality. Enriching the rich in the US? 2015-02-12T05:00:00Z Robert Reich was Labor Secretary under President Bill Clinton and is now a professor of public policy at the University of California, Berkeley. Robert Reich, Former Labor Secretary, Does Not Understand Labor Markets 2015-02-07T05:00:00Z “When I look at this report, I see a confident economy,” Department of Labor Secretary Thomas E. Perez said Friday in an interview. Healthy economy forces Republicans to rethink Obama-skewering strategy 2015-02-06T05:00:00Z Labor Secretary Thomas Perez last summer during a visit to Los Angeles, which prompted the invitation to Tuesday night's big speech at the Capitol. A new effort to help black workers find higher-paying jobs 2015-01-21T05:00:00Z “Low wages are not structural, they are not inevitable — they are choices,” Tom Perez, Obama’s Labor Secretary, said at an AFL-CIO event last week. The new politics of hope in post-recession America 2015-01-16T05:00:00Z Former Labor Secretary and current academic, activist, and commentator Robert Reich just wrote a blog post titled Why Wages Won’t Rise. Robert Reich Is Right: Higher Wages Aren't Coming Back, And Here's Why 2015-01-15T05:00:00Z In September, US Labor Secretary Tom Perez said, "We are not serving our women well." Surprise! More rights for dads means more equality for women at work 2014-12-05T05:00:00Z The lawmakers asked Labor Secretary Thomas Perez to approve a National Emergency Grant in a letter sent Tuesday. Congressional delegation asks feds for Atlantic City help 2014-12-02T05:00:00Z Labor Secretary Thomas Perez decried criticism of the federal health care law and urged Tennesseans to sign up for coverage, saying it’s working for millions of Americans. US labor secretary lauds federal health care law 2014-11-19T05:00:00Z Former Labor Secretary Alexis Herman said in a Friday symposium that Bill Clinton established "real relationships" with Republicans. At Clinton center, the past and the future collide 2014-11-15T05:00:00Z There’s also an email for, curiously, former Labor Secretary Robert Reich. Clinton camp to meet with progressive critics 2014-11-11T05:00:00Z A career prosecutor, Lynch would be a less contentious pick than other rumored prospects, such as Labor Secretary Tom Perez, who was confirmed to his current post on a party-line vote last year. Loretta Lynch Emerges as Top Attorney General Prospect 2014-11-07T05:00:00Z Labor Secretary Thomas E. Perez, another contender for the post, is known to be close with Mr. Obama and faced virulent Republican opposition to his confirmation last year. Loretta Lynch, Federal Prosecutor, Is Called a Leading Candidate for Attorney General 2014-11-07T05:00:00Z Mr. Obama is believed to be giving strong consideration to Labor Secretary Thomas Perez, who served as assistant attorney general for civil rights until he moved to his current post in July 2013. Obama likely to act on immigration, name attorney general after midterms 2014-11-02T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Thomas Perez is visiting Germany to “learn more” about this whole works council thing. UAW's Tennessee Trick or Treat 2014-10-30T04:00:00Z Returning workers to long-jobs is “one of the most important pieces of unfinished business from the Great Recession,” Labor Secretary Thomas E. Perez said during a conference call with reporters Tuesday. U.S. tackles long-term unemployment with $170 million in grants 2014-10-15T04:00:00Z As his name floats at the top of the list to replace Attorney General Eric Holder, Labor Secretary Thomas Perez is facing a critical test of his stance on Wall Street. How tough will Tom Perez be on Wall Street? This case could tell. Labor Secretary Thomas Perez says the world needs to do more to address the issue. US says 168 million children are laborers 2014-10-07T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Tom Perez, who is under consideration to be Obama’s next attorney general, sought to reassure conference attendees Wednesday. Growing evidence that Obama’s decision to wait on immigration is hurting Democrats “The question of executive action, my friends, is a ‘when’ question,” Labor Secretary Thomas E. Perez assured attendees at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s convention. Hispanics promised executive action this year on illegal immigrant deportations 2014-10-01T04:00:00Z “Workplace injuries and fatalities are absolutely preventable,” Labor Secretary Thomas Perez said in early September. OSHA Will Put Workplace Safety Data Online as 'Nudge' to Employers 2014-09-18T04:00:00Z Department of Labor for a delay, saying in a letter to Labor Secretary Thomas Perez that Oregon hasn’t had enough time to negotiate changes to the program. Federal rule challenges Oregon home care system 2014-09-17T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Tom Perez announced Monday that the money would help toward improving technology used to ensure the proper residents receive unemployment insurance. Indiana gets $1.5 million for unemployment aid 2014-09-16T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Thomas Perez told the Washington Post, “I often hear that the recovery is only in low-wage jobs. That is categorically inaccurate. This recovery is creating a lot of good jobs.” U.S. economy adding better jobs, not just more jobs 2014-08-21T04:00:00Z Department of Labor say Labor Secretary Thomas Perez will speak at the Loudermilk Center Friday morning to discuss federal efforts to increase the national minimum wage, provide paid leave to workers and boosting workforce training. US Secretary of Labor to visit Atlanta 2014-08-21T04:00:00Z “I often hear that the recovery is only in low-wage jobs. That is categorically inaccurate,” Labor Secretary Thomas E. Perez said in an interview. Better-paying jobs stage a comeback “Too many people are working hard and falling behind,” Labor Secretary Thomas Perez said in an interview Friday. Hiring picks up, but wages not keeping pace At a recent White House summit on working families, Labor Secretary Thomas Perez emphasized that “progress doesn’t roll in on the wheels of inevitability.” How to Love Paid Family Leave 2014-07-17T04:00:00Z “There’s no victory laps being done around here,” Labor Secretary Thomas Perez said in an interview. Economy adds 217k jobs in May; jobless rate holds steady at 6.3 percent Labor Secretary Hilda Solis with a commanding lead in the race for one open seat on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. Absentee voting has Solis with big lead in L.A. County supervisor race 2014-06-03T04:00:00Z Last month, Labor Secretary Thomas E. Perez went to Iowa for an official visit to a Job Corps training center and gave a speech. Cabinet politics: Federal officials, grants are sent to help vulnerable Democrats 2014-05-29T04:00:00Z Labor Secretary Thomas Perez, and was awarded based on Mississippi meeting specific guidelines. Grant to create up to 420 tornado recovery jobs 2014-05-16T04:00:00Z "What numbskull in the White House arranged this?" former Labor Secretary Robert Reich, who served in the Bill Clinton administration, said on Facebook. At Wal-Mart, Obama praises steps on solar power 2014-05-10T04:00:00Z In a statement after the Senate vote, Labor Secretary Thomas Perez urged the House to act. Senate votes to restore federal funding for extended unemployment benefits 2014-04-08T00:42:09Z “The challenges confronting the long-term unemployed are the challenges that keep me up the most at night,” Labor Secretary Thomas Perez said in an interview Friday. Economy adds 192,000 jobs in March; unemployment rate unchanged at 6.7 percent 2014-04-05T00:01:10Z “This is a good, resilient report, especially given the weather,” Labor Secretary Thomas E. Perez said in an interview Friday. Unemployment rate rises to 6.7 percent in February; economy adds 175,000 jobs 2014-03-08T01:12:05Z Or the comprehensive documentary about the subject, “Inequality for All,” which features former Labor Secretary Robert Reich lecturing in an auditorium filled with college students. Paul Krugman won’t save us: We need a new conversation about inequality 2014-02-23T12:00:00Z Labor Secretary Frances Perkins and President Franklin Roosevelt had fought for it for five years. Making the Economic Case for More Than the Minimum Wage 2014-02-13T11:00:07Z In December, Labor Secretary Thomas Perez proposed some changes for plans that cover unionized workers. Labor union officials say Obama betrayed them in health-care rollout 2014-01-31T20:09:20Z Labor Secretary Thomas Perez, left, mixes paint as he visits an Ace Hardware store Thursday in Washington. The value of increasing the minimum wage 2014-01-31T01:03:30Z Labor Secretary talks minimum wage with employers: Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez met last week with small-business owners from various sectors and regions of the country to discuss the prospects of a minimum wage hike. Small business weekly: A mobile app for immigration reform 2014-01-27T14:45:00Z Labor Secretary Thomas E. Perez, the administration’s point man on the minimum wage push, said the tip wage “hasn’t been raised for more than two decades despite increases in the cost of living.” Proposal to Raise Tip Wages Resisted 2014-01-27T03:56:22Z Labor Secretary Thomas Perez said mental illnesses "the stepchildren of the healthcare system." New U.S. rules require equal insurance coverage for mental ills 2013-11-08T23:25:16Z For some kids, work isn’t just household chores Labor Secretary Tom Perez explains that 6 million kids are forced into jobs, some of which are dangerous. Fall fest features ‘Mutts Gone Nuts’ show 2013-10-01T22:25:44Z "Many American families rely on the vital services provided by direct care workers," Labor Secretary Thomas Perez said in a statement when the rules were announced. Nannies to get overtime under new California law 2013-09-27T00:10:02Z Labor Secretary Thomas Perez called the ruling a "historic step forward" and said the department would work to implement it in a way providing "maximum protection" for American workers. Labor Dept: same-sex spouses can participate in benefit plans 2013-09-18T23:13:47Z When the Senate did so in July, also confirming new Labor Secretary Thomas Perez, the unions claimed a victory. Labor giant AFL-CIO, at 'crossroads,' seeks reinvention 2013-09-06T22:02:10Z Robert Reich, a worker advocate and former Labor Secretary in the Clinton administration, said that the struggles of living on low wages is hitting close to home for many because of the weak economic climate. Fast-Food Strikes Set for Cities Nationwide 2013-08-29T11:42:55Z Two departing Cabinet members — acting Commerce Secretary Rebecca Blank and Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood — and acting Labor Secretary Seth Harris have not signed on, though employees at those agencies are getting furloughed. Solidarity dollars 2013-04-25T23:55:21Z With the addition on Monday of Tom Perez for Labor Secretary, he’s announced nine nominees and still has four more Cabinet or Cabinet-rank jobs to fill. Senate moving fast on Obama’s second-term Cabinet 2013-03-19T12:00:00Z Here’s what the Loop is reading Monday: Long labor — As long expected, the White House is naming Tom Perez as Labor Secretary. At last, Perez for Labor; checking out the Supremes’ marriages; and a bull market for Obama alums (read-this roundup) 2013-03-18T14:17:33Z Deputy Labor Secretary Seth Harris last month was named acting Labor secretary after Hilda Solis left the helm of the agency. Acting Labor secretary Seth Harris taking prominent role 2013-02-14T18:47:00Z “Unemployed workers and their families spend these benefits in local grocery stores and small businesses, and use them to stay current on mortgage or rent payments and utilities,” said acting Labor Secretary Seth D. Harris. North Carolina’s jobless face a double whammy of aid reductions 2013-02-14T14:29:40Z Against this, he lost the first Hispanic woman in the cabinet when Labor Secretary Hilda Solis announced her resignation on Wednesday. America's first black president criticized for white male cabinet 2013-01-11T01:22:00Z Labor Secretary Hilda Solis said that the settlement "provides a measure of justice for those Americans who worked hard to prepare for their retirement and then saw hoped-for stability disappear". Madoff promoter in $210m payout 2012-11-13T22:07:34Z Labor Secretary Hilda Solis said the agreement “provides a measure of justice for those Americans who worked hard to prepare for their retirement and then saw hoped-for stability disappear.” BNY Mellon reaches Madoff settlement 2012-11-13T21:04:00Z Labor Secretary Hilda Solis said a conference call to announce the settlement, which she said would abate "hundreds of serious hazards" at the refinery, which is located about 40 miles southeast of Houston. BP pays $13 million to settle Texas refinery safety probe 2012-07-12T16:08:48Z Labor Secretary Hilda Solis this month, the National Employment Law Project and Florida Legal Services asked for an investigation into changes to the unemployment compensation system made by Florida Republican Governor Rick Scott's administration. Florida toughest state on jobless benefits: nonprofit groups 2012-05-26T00:25:07Z “When you do business with the government, we expect you to do the right thing,” said Labor Secretary Hilda Solis in a statement. FedEx Agrees to Pay $3 Million to Settle a Discrimination Case 2012-03-21T23:35:41Z The change will ensure that those workers are properly compensated for the work they do, Labor Secretary Hilda Solis said in a statement. Obama Seeks Minimum Wage Coverage for Home Health-Care Aides 2011-12-15T18:42:01Z The change will ensure that those workers are properly classified for the work they do, Labor Secretary Hilda Solis said in a statement. Obama Proposes Extending Minimum Wage Cover to Home Health Care 2011-12-15T16:11:04Z Labor Secretary Hilda L. Solis said the large number of women who left the labor force may partly reflect the many laid-off schoolteachers having trouble finding new work. U.S. unemployment rate falls to 8.6% 2011-12-03T02:31:00Z Labor Secretary Hilda Solis said yesterday that 5 million jobless workers would lose unemployment insurance next year if Congress doesn’t extend those benefits, which is estimated to cost about $45 billion. Boehner Predicts Extension of Payroll-Tax Cut and Jobless Aid 2011-12-01T23:17:44Z Labor Secretary Robert Reich is scheduled to deliver a speech on class warfare on the steps of Sproul Hall. Anti-Wall Street activists to rally at UC Berkeley in attempt to build another Occupy Cal camp 2011-11-15T07:47:39Z The former Labor Secretary under President Bill Clinton cited an unemployment rate for college grads of 5 percent; for high-school grads, 15 percent; and for those with no degree, 30 or 40 percent. Education: A Bright Line through Google Zeitgeist 2011-09-28T12:45:00.277Z Labor Secretary Hilda Solis said the program will "level the playing field for law-abiding employers and ensure that employees receive the protections to which they are entitled under federal and state law." What the IRS Wants to Know 2011-09-23T15:25:00Z JOHNSTON, Iowa — Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich says President Barack Obama needs to be more aggressive in confronting Republicans and should use the power of his office to move public opinion. Ex-Labor Secretary Robert Reich says Obama needs to push his agenda, compromise less with GOP 2011-09-08T20:58:00Z “The things that he’s talking about are some things that have been supported in the past by Republicans and Democrats,” Labor Secretary Hilda Solis said this morning on NBC’s “Today” program. Obama Says Jobs Plan Will Push for Infrastructure Spending 2011-09-05T18:49:01Z "All incumbents have trouble when the economy is down," notes Berkeley professor and former Clinton Labor Secretary Robert Reich. The 2% Economy 2011-06-04T14:05:00Z LePage also said he wants to change the titles of conference rooms there named after Cesar Chavez and New Deal Labor Secretary Frances Perkins. Labor pains and the GOP 2011-04-02T01:01:00Z About half of the Philippines’ estimated 4 million overseas workers are in the Middle East, Labor Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz said on Feb. 25. Philippines Says Oil Narrowing Scope to Hold Rate at Record Low 2011-03-01T23:36:10Z Separately, Commerce Secretary Gary Locke talked about the administration’s goal of doubling exports within the next five years and Labor Secretary Hilda Solis talked about education and training. Obama Says Economy Depends on Success of Small Businesses 2011-02-22T19:54:01Z “I wouldn't be surprised if she's the first or second female president of the United States,” former Labor Secretary Robert Reich, a Giffords mentor, told The New York Times in 2007. Obama, Boehner React to Shooting of Congresswoman 2011-01-08T15:30:00Z Charlie Rose Talks to Robert Reich The Berkeley professor and Clinton Labor Secretary on the beleaguered American middle class and President Obama's mixed-up messaging As we emerge from this economic crisis, how are we doing? Charlie Rose Talks to Robert Reich 2010-10-21T21:00:00Z A flurry of fines and mounting public pressure on blueberry farmers is only the opening salvo, Labor Secretary Hilda L. Solis said in an interview. Government Cracks Down on Farmers Who Hire Children 2010-06-19T01:14:00Z Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich puts it this way: "The underlying reality that people live with is their sense of anxiety about paying the bills." Thinner Wallets: Bad News for Democrats? 2010-06-03T21:00:00Z |
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