Secretary Of Labor (Noun)
Meaning 1
The person who holds the secretaryship of the Department of Labor; "the first Labor Secretary was William B. Wilson who was appointed by President Wilson".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
The position of the head of the Department of Labor; "the post of Labor Secretary was created in 1913".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The secretary_of_labor is in charge of overseeing the creation and enforcement of labor laws and regulations.
- Joe Biden nominated Marty Walsh as secretary_of_labor soon after taking office in 2021.
- As secretary_of_labor, Hilda Solis worked to strengthen the American workforce and improve job training programs.
- During the COVID-19 pandemic, the secretary_of_labor played a critical role in addressing worker safety concerns.
- The first woman to hold the position of secretary_of_labor was Frances Perkins, who served from 1933 to 1945.