Alexis Herman quotes

If we can't begin to agree on fundamentals, such as the elimination of the most abusive forms of child labor, then we really are not ready to march forward into the future. (Alexis Herman)
Education is important because, first of all, people need to know that discrimination still exists. It is still real in the workplace, and we should not take that for granted. View quote
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Really, the potential for, first of all, any college graduate today is enormously good. These are good times for anyone with a college degree today, particularly African Americans. With a college degree today, you really breach the unemployment rate. View quote
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Unlike any other time in our history, we have to know that staying in school and getting an education is the most important thing you can do. View quote
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Well, I tell young people to be successful today that, first of all, that what you learn today directly impacts what you earn tomorrow. This is a knowledge-based economy. View quote
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To me, it is a process, a process that starts with raising awareness, engaging international partners on this issue, and being committed to a different course of action. View quote
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The fact of the matter is, this is a very dynamic economy we have, and in this dynamic economy, you have a lot of job gains, but you also have job loss. View quote
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The public sector certainly includes the Department of Labor. Those are jobs that are available. They are open and they are good paying jobs. The government as a whole has been actually retrenching under President Clinton's leadership. View quote
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We have had actually a decline in government service overall, but the growth is in high-tech areas, specialty areas in the Labor Department and other departments. View quote
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It is very important that our young people have constructive early work experiences. But it is equally important that their jobs are safe and complement their education, rather than complete it. View quote
Alexis Herman

Alexis Herman

Occupation: American Public Servant
Born: July 16, 1947
Died: April 25, 2025
Quotes count: 10

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