My parents raised me and my six siblings with little money... but lots of love. Hilda Solis lotlovemoney Change image and share on social
My role was to bring about fairness in the workplace. All I did was implement the laws that were currently on the books. Hilda Solis bookbringfairness Change image and share on social
Typically, during recessionary times, particular groups suffer higher rates of unemployment -African Americans, and Latinos, and in some cases other minority groups. If you don't have a high level of training or education you're going to fall into that category. Hilda Solis africanamericancase share on social
I want companies who get federal contracts to hire more women and minorities from the local area. Hilda Solis areacompanycontract Change image and share on social
My father was a member of the Teamsters Union in California, where he helped to organize better health care for workers. My mother worked for more than 20 years on an assembly line. Hilda Solis assemblycaliforniacare Change image and share on social
I grew up in a modest neighborhood just outside of Los Angeles. It was an industrial community of blue-collar, working people... some of the hardest-working people I've ever met. Hilda Solis angelesbluecollar Change image and share on social
People have to be reminded that unions played a very historic role in our economy. Hilda Solis economyhistoricpeople Change image and share on social
I would hope more people would have optimism about where the Latino has come. How we have emerged, and that there will be more women, women of color especially Latinas who will get involved. Hilda Solis coloremergehope Change image and share on social
We need women to go through apprentice programs. I've seen women who did, and who are now highly trained electricians and welders. These are jobs that women are capable of doing. Hilda Solis apprenticecapableelectrician Change image and share on social
No family should have to depend on the labor of its children to put food on the table and no person should be forced to work in captivity. Hilda Solis captivitychilddepend Change image and share on social
