Labor Secretary

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The position of the head of the Department of Labor: "Labor Secretary" refers to the cabinet-level office and title of the person who leads the United States Department of Labor.
    • The person who holds the secretaryship of the Department of Labor: "Labor Secretary" also refers to the individual appointed to that position.
Usage Examples
  • Noun (referring to the position):

    • The President nominated a new candidate for the role of Labor Secretary.
    • The Labor Secretary is responsible for enforcing federal labor laws.
  • Noun (referring to the person):

    • The Labor Secretary held a press conference on the new employment data.
    • She met with the Labor Secretary to discuss workplace safety regulations.
Advanced Usage
  • The title is often capitalized as "Labor Secretary" when referring to the specific U.S. government office or its current holder.
  • The position is formally known as the "United States Secretary of Labor."
Variants and Related Words
  • Secretary of Labor: The full, formal title for the position and the person.
  • Department of Labor: The federal executive department that the Labor Secretary leads.
Synonyms
  • Cabinet Secretary (when referring to the person in their capacity as a member of the President's cabinet).
Noun
  1. the position of the head of the Department of Labor
    • the post of Labor Secretary was created in 1913
  2. the person who holds the secretaryship of the Department of Labor
    • the first Labor Secretary was William B. Wilson who was appointed by President Wilson