Definition

1. Noun:
   • The position of the head of the U.S. Department of Labor: A cabinet-level office in the United States government, responsible for overseeing labor-related policies, programs, and laws.
   • The person who holds the position of the head of the U.S. Department of Labor: The individual appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate to lead the Department of Labor.

Examples of Usage

• Noun (referring to the position):
  • The Secretary of Labor is a key advisor to the President on workforce issues.
  • She was nominated for the role of Secretary of Labor.
• Noun (referring to the person):
  • The Secretary of Labor held a press conference on the new employment data.
  • He met with the Secretary of Labor to discuss workplace safety regulations.

Advanced Usage

• Capitalization: The title is typically capitalized when it directly precedes a person's name or when referring to the specific officeholder.
  • I have a meeting with Secretary of Labor Julie Su.
  • The decision was announced by the Secretary of Labor.

Variants and Related Words

• Labor Secretary: A common, shorter variant with the same meaning.
  • The Labor Secretary testified before Congress.
• Department of Labor (DOL): The federal executive department that the Secretary of Labor leads.
• Secretary of Labor, Commerce and Industry: A distinct, separate cabinet position found in some other national governments (e.g., the Philippines). This is not a variant of the U.S. position but a related governmental role.

Synonyms

• Head of the Department of Labor: A descriptive synonym for the position.
• Labor Department Secretary: A less common synonym.

Related Phrases

• Acting Secretary of Labor: The person temporarily performing the duties of the Secretary when the position is vacant or the Secretary is absent.
• Deputy Secretary of Labor: The second-highest official in the Department of Labor.

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