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Secretary of Labor 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. Seven women have served as Secretary of Labor, which is more than any other cabinet position.
Agendas Healthcare Spending Health coverage is a major issue in labor relations, so you support a federal agenda that encourages healthcare spending. That keeps both unions and employers happy, as the government shoulders more of the economic burden for keeping people healthy.