secretary of labor

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secretary of labor

The Secretary of Labor meets with workers in a conference room.

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.
secretary of labor

The Secretary of Labor meets with workers in a conference room.

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

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