Labor Secretary Frances Perkins

Frances Perkins was the U.S. Secretary of Labor from 1933 to 1945 under President Franklin D. Roosevelt. She was the first woman to hold a Cabinet position. Perkins played a key role in shaping important labor laws during the New Deal era, including establishing minimum wage, maximum working hours, and improved safety standards. She was an advocate for workers’ rights and helped create programs that supported economic recovery and social justice during the Great Depression. Her leadership significantly advanced workers’ protections and set foundations for modern labor policies.