Alexis Herman Professions : Former United States Secretary of Labor Born : July 16, 1947 Browse All Authors Top 14 quotes by Alexis Herman 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. Alexis Herman march fundamentals children Inclusion and fairness in the workplace . . . is not simply the right thing to do; it's the smart thing to do. Alexis Herman fairness workplace smart 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. Alexis Herman impact successful people 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. Alexis Herman staying important school 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. Alexis Herman growth technology government 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. Alexis Herman issues different action 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. Alexis Herman matter loss jobs 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. Alexis Herman government leadership jobs 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. Alexis Herman graduation inspirational funny Education is important because, first of all, people need to know that discrimination still exists. It is still real in the workplace, and we should not take that for granted. Alexis Herman important real people 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. Alexis Herman important education work people 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. Alexis Herman say growth real today 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. Alexis Herman message understand ignore labor This can not be about a race to the bottom. Alexis Herman about bottom race Similar Authors Hilda Solis former-united-states-secretary-of-labor Frances Perkins former-united-states-secretary-of-labor Elaine Chao former-united-states-secretary-of-labor Robert Reich former-united-states-secretary-of-labor All Authors
