"When we lift the wage floor, it not……" — Thomas Perez
"When we lift the wage floor, it not only betters the lives of those whose wages are directly affected, it also lifts the economy as a whole."
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20 Quotes by Thomas Perez
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People believe mistakenly, that with death comes atonement, when in reality, life is for atonement and Death is for Judgment.
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Our workforce and our entire economy are strongest when we embrace diversity to its fullest, and that means opening doors…
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Union members not only earn higher median wages; they are more likely to have paid sick leave, short-term disability, and…
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I like to call the Department of Labor the Department of Opportunity, and that means opportunity for everyone - no…
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The typical minimum wage earner is a provider and a breadwinner - most likely a woman - responsible for paying…
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President Obama believes that income inequality is one of the most pressing matters facing the nation. If we are going…
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We are indeed a nation of immigrants. People who choose to come to America have always been one of our…
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My parents, fleeing a repressive regime in the Dominican Republic, were embraced by this country and taught us to love…
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On July 2, 1964, President Johnson signed into law the Civil Rights Act. Its enactment, following the longest continuous debate…
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It was a privilege to serve as the assistant attorney general for civil rights, a role that allowed me to…
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Community colleges provide higher education where people live, helping to build strong ladders of opportunity that allow people to secure…
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From the outset, the Obama administration has recognized that building a robust skills infrastructure means building strong partnerships with community…
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