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Alexis Herman Biography

Former United States Secretary of Labor

Alexis Herman, born on July 16, 1947, is a former United States Secretary of Labor. She has a rich background in politics and public affairs, serving in several significant positions.

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“If we can't begin to agree on fundamentals, such as the elimination of the most abusive forms of child labor, then we really are not ready to march forward into the future.”

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“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 public sector certainly includes the Department of Labor. Those are jobs that are available. They are open and they are good paying jobs. The government as a whole has been actually retrenching under President Clinton's leadership.”

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“Inclusion and fairness in the workplace . . . is not simply the right thing to do; it's the smart thing to do.”

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“The fact of the matter is, this is a very dynamic economy we have, and in this dynamic economy, you have a lot of job gains, but you also have job loss.”

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“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.”

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“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.”

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“Unlike any other time in our history, we have to know that staying in school and getting an education is the most important thing you can do.”

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“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.”

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Born: July 16, 1947
Known for: Former United States Secretary of Labor
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