58 Quotes by Alexis Herman

Inclusion and fairness in the workplace . . . is not simply the right thing to do; it's the smart thing to do.

When you look at the fact that real wage gains are very much in line with productivity, I do not believe that we have inflationary pressures on the economy, ... As long as we can continue to see that picture in the future, then I think we should not be extraordinarily concerned about inflationary pressures.

There is no substitute really for learning about the world of work and being in the world of work. You can do that through internships. You can do it through summer job experiences or even from volunteer jobs in your local community. Strive early to get some kind of practical work experience.

This was the crucial step. Now we will have a debate on which states and the size of those states.

Today, my faith in the collective bargaining process has been reaffirmed,

This situation is a clear example of how the OFCCP must - and is entitled - to have reasonable access to the premises and records of companies which benefit from doing business with the federal government, ... Denying us that access cannot and will not be tolerated.

Both are averaging about 2 percent, ... That's the kind of balance we're looking for in the economy.

Bringing aboard more people did not slow us down, it sped us up, made us stronger,

I've asked leaders of the Teamsters Union and the United Parcel Service to meet with me today at the Labor Department and they have both agreed. I intend to talk with each party individually to find out what it will take to move these talks forward and to urge greater flexibility and a willingness to compromise to get back to the bargaining table,