Labor Secretary Perez outlines his priorities for his new job In his remarks at his swearing in on September 4, 2014 at the Frances Perkins Building in Washington. DC, Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez outlined his priorities for his tenure in his new job. "Boiled down to its essence, the Department of Labor is the department of opportunity. And as we emerge from the worst recession of most of our lifetimes, I will make it my top priority to expand opportunity in a number of different ways. First, we must invest in our workforce. The skills gap is an enormous barrier to opportunity, particularly in an increasingly sophisticated economy. Many partners have to be in the huddle, with the Labor Department playing quarterback and executing a game plan for a demand-driven workforce investment system that serves the needs of businesses and workers alike. To read his entire remarks, go to http.dol.gov.
Posted on: Thu, 12 Sep 2013 11:33:59 +0000
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