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 clintondepartmentgood share on social
This can not be about a race to the bottom. Alexis Herman bottomrace Change image and share on social
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 educationhistoryimportant Change image and share on social
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 abusiveagreebegin Change image and share on social
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 africanamericanbreach share on social
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 benefitclearconcentrate Change image and share on social
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 dynamiceconomyfact Change image and share on social
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 basedirectlyearn Change image and share on social
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 actionawarenesscommit Change image and share on social
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 areadeclinedepartment Change image and share on social