Alexis Herman
Alexis Herman
Alexis Margaret Hermanis an American politician who served as the 23rd U.S. Secretary of Labor, serving under President Bill Clinton. Prior to her appointment, she was Assistant to the President and Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPublic Servant
Date of Birth16 July 1947
CountryUnited States of America
complement complete equally jobs people rather safe work
It is very important that our young people have constructive early work experiences. But it is equally important that their jobs are safe and complement their education, rather than complete it.
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My overall message for labor members is... that we understand that the benefits of trade are clear, but the disruption and the dislocation are painfully concentrated and we can't ignore them.
race
This can not be about a race to the bottom.
department local public sector state terms
But the real growth I must say in terms of the public sector for the Labor Department is really at state and local levels. That's where the real opportunities are today.
gospel message preach savings
We have to preach the savings gospel message, ... It's an important message for all Americans today.
leading pressures
We don't see that leading to any inflationary pressures on the economy.
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This situation is a clear example of how the OFCCP must - and is entitled - to have reasonable access to the premises and records of companies which benefit from doing business with the federal government, ... Denying us that access cannot and will not be tolerated.
bargaining collective faith process
Today, my faith in the collective bargaining process has been reaffirmed,
successful impact people
Well, I tell young people to be successful today that, first of all, that what you learn today directly impacts what you earn tomorrow. This is a knowledge-based economy.
smart fairness workplace
Inclusion and fairness in the workplace . . . is not simply the right thing to do; it's the smart thing to do.
technology government growth
We have had actually a decline in government service overall, but the growth is in high-tech areas, specialty areas in the Labor Department and other departments.
issues different action
To me, it is a process, a process that starts with raising awareness, engaging international partners on this issue, and being committed to a different course of action.
graduation college african-american
Really, the potential for, first of all, any college graduate today is enormously good. These are good times for anyone with a college degree today, particularly African Americans. With a college degree today, you really breach the unemployment rate.
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The president and I are obviously pleased that both parties have agreed to come back to the table, ... The key now is for both parties to find a new way to look at the issues and find a solution.