Thomas Perez (Politician)

Thomas Perez is an American politician and attorney who served as the U.S. Secretary of Labor from 2013 to 2017 under President Barack Obama. Prior to that, he was the head of the Civil Rights Division at the Department of Justice, where he focused on enforcing civil rights laws. Perez has also served as the Maryland Secretary of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation. Known for his advocacy for workers' rights and equal opportunity, he is a prominent figure in the Democratic Party and has played a significant role in shaping labor policies.