What are the roles of the secretary of labor?

Answer 1

To foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers, and retirees of the United States; improve working conditions; advance opportunities for profitable employment; and assure work-related benefits and rights.

Answer 2

The United States Secretary of Labor is the head of the Department of Labor who exercises control over the department and enforces and suggests laws involving unions, the workplace and all other issues involving any form of business-person controversies. (wikipedia)

Answer 3

The secretary of labor is a Cabinet-level office reporting directly to the President of the United States. Overseeing the Department of Labor, the secretary of labor monitors, stimulates and alleviates the quality of life of working individuals. The secretary analyzes and records employment statistics, enforces workplace safety regulations and administers unemployment compensation benefits. The secretary of labor may also testify to the United States Congress on matters related to labor and employment. The secretary of labor may also generate legislation and present it to Congress through the president when circumstances warrant federal involvement.

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Answer 4

The United States Secretary of Labor is the head of the Department of Labor who exercises control over the department and enforces and suggests laws involving unions, the workplace and all other issues involving any form of business-person controversies.

Answer 5

The United States Secretary of Labor is the head of the Department Of Labor who exercises control over the department and enforces and suggests laws involving unions, the workplace, and all other issues involving any form of business-person controversies.

Previously there was one Secretary of Commerce and Labor, uniting this department with the Department of Commerce, which is headed by a separate Secretary of Commerce. Seven women have served as Secretary of Labor, which is more than any other cabinet position. Hilda Solis is the current United States Secretary of Labor. She took office after being confirmed by the United States Senate on February 24, 2009.

Answer 6

basically nothing special

Answer 7

Deciding if Decisions Shall go ahead