Rep. Miller Statement on Senate Approval of Thomas Perez as Secretary of Labor

WASHINGTON – Rep. George Miller (D-Calif.), the senior Democratic member of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following statement today after Thomas Perez was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as Secretary of Labor.

“I congratulate Thomas Perez for his confirmation today as our next Secretary of Labor. His strong leadership at the Labor Department will be critical as we work to grow and strengthen the nation’s middle class. I look forward to working with Secretary Perez on creating meaningful employment opportunities, guaranteeing fair pay and a safe workplace, and securing a dignified retirement for American workers.”

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