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
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.
race
This can not be about a race to the bottom.
benefits disruption labor members message overall painfully trade
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.
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.
balance both looking
Both are averaging about 2 percent, ... That's the kind of balance we're looking for in the economy.
bringing people slow
Bringing aboard more people did not slow us down, it sped us up, made us stronger,
asked bargaining both compromise department forward greater intend labor leaders meet move parcel party service talk talks today union united urge
I've asked leaders of the Teamsters Union and the United Parcel Service to meet with me today at the Labor Department and they have both agreed. I intend to talk with each party individually to find out what it will take to move these talks forward and to urge greater flexibility and a willingness to compromise to get back to the bargaining table,
access benefit business cannot clear companies denying entitled example federal reasonable records situation
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.
leading pressures
We don't see that leading to any inflationary pressures on the economy.
believe good investment return savings
We believe the savings will be a good return on the investment (by employers),
gospel message preach savings
We have to preach the savings gospel message, ... It's an important message for all Americans today.
strong
I think this is a very strong report,
agreed both issues key obviously parties pleased president
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.
counsel family gratified personally
I am gratified personally and for my family that the independent counsel has terminated his investigation,