New Secretary of Labor

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Union or not this counts............who should it be?

Overview:

The Secretary of Labor is considered one of the top cabinet positions. It was formerly known as the Secretary of Labor and Commerce, but the two divisions were separated in 1913 under President William Howard Taft. Here is a succinct description of the office:

The stated objectives of the Sec. of Labor are to to foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners of the United States, to improve their working conditions, and to advance their opportunities for profitable employment. The Secretary oversees eight divisions: the Bureau of International Labor Affairs, the Employment and Training Administration, the Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, the Employment Standards Administration, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Mine Safety and Health Administration, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the Veterans' Employment and Training Service.

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