Name: Hilda L. Solis

Title: Secretary of Labor

Official Department: Department of Labor

Roles:

I monitor, stimulate and alleviate the quality of life of working individuals

This is important because it is following the preamble in helping the general welfare of U.S. citizens.

Enforce workplace safety regulations

This is important because it is important to keep Americans safe and comfortable in the workplace.

Testify to the United States Congress on matters related to labor and employment

This is important because without someone to testify for the working class, they would not be well represented.

Quote:

"When union people get paid good wages, that money stays in the community, it helps to provide a vibrant economy, it helps to also even send their children like me...to college and to eventually even run for office."

— I said this while talking about the Employee Free Choice Act, which makes it easier for employees to form unions and to bargain with employers (Washington Post, Dec. 18, 2008)