The most popular programs for the Department of Labor Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=231 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mon, 20 May 2013 21:00:28 GMT President Obama announced his nomination of Justice Department Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Thomas Perez to replace Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311579-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311579-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Hilda Solis testified about her nomination as secretary of labor. In her remarks she spoke about the state of the economy, rising unemployment rates, and the role of government in the current economic crisis. She also said that she will work to expand job training programs, enforce workplace safety, health and fair pay laws and make sure employee pension plans are secure. Senators Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer introduced the nominee. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283245-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283245-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jane Oates talked about Department of Labor job training programs. She responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. This program was part one of a five-day "Washington Journal" series on the American workforce. The program identification numbers for the other parts are 300926-6 (Technical Education and the Workforce), and 300927-6 (Private-Public Partnerships), 301000-5 (Federal Job Programs), and 300929-6 (Women in the Workforce). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300925-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300925-6 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Thomas Perez, nominee for secretary of the Department of Labor, testified at a nomination hearing held by the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pension Committee. Mr. Perez told the committee his top priority if confirmed as Labor Secretary would be "job, jobs, jobs." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312221-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312221-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Kirsten Downey talked about her book [The Woman Behind the New Deal: The Life of Frances Perkins, FDR'S Secretary of Labor and His Moral Conscience] (Nan A. Talese; March 3, 2009). She responded to questions from members of the audience. This was a 10:00 a.m. program in the History and Biography Pavilion of the 9th annual National Book Festival, held on the National Mall. Included in program ID 289125-1 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289125-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289125-4 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Dylan Matthews talked about the impact of sequestration on the Labor Department. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311177-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311177-6 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Labor Department officials conducted a forum on child labor and human trafficking. They focused on human rights and labor abuses in various regions of the world, as well as efforts to develop a list of products that may have been produced by child or forced labor. They also talked about information gathering methods and possible monitoring programs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205694-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205694-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT In an executive session, the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee voted 12-10 along party lines to confirm the nomination of Thomas Perez to become secretary of the Department of Labor. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312782-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312782-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on a poll by Reuters which showed that 57 percent of U.S. workers use their vacation time. Frank Oliveri talked by telephone about the announcement by President Obama to nominate General Martin Dempsey as the chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. John Akridge talked by telephone about the condition of the National Mall in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299771-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299771-2 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Timothy Homan talked about the September 2010 employment figures. The unemployment rate remained at 9.6 percent, the 14th straight month above 9.5 percent and the longest stretch since the 1930s. Mr. Homan also talked about other recent economic developments and the prospects for any economic improvement or job growth, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Current political cartoons were shown at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295913-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295913-3 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Gregory Wagner, Mine Safety and Health Administration Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy, talked about the West Virginia coal mine accident earlier this week and the latest on the investigation; how accidents like these can be prevented in the future; and the importance of oversight of the nation's mines. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292909-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292909-5 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Participants spoke about the inhumanities of child labor and their goals of ending it worldwide. They discussed the negative effects it has on both the children involved and the economy of the government which promotes it. Former child laborers from developing countries discussed their experiences working in "sweat shops" and the effects, both physical and mental, it had on them. They also responded to audience comments and questions. Translation was provided by translators. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157202-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157202-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Labor Secretary Hilda Solis talked about her department's jobs programs. The programs include the Worker Innovation Fund, which helps low wage, low skill, dislocated, and long-term unemployed workers; reintegration programs for former convicts; community college career training, and summer jobs programs. Afterward, she answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303721-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303721-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Elaine Chao talked about the free enterprise system, U.S. competitiveness in the global market, and the accomplishments of the Labor Department. She noted that the U.S. is one of the richest economies in the world The event was part of the 35th Annual Meeting of the Conservative Political Action Conference held in the Omni Shoreham Hotel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203995-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203995-5 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Labor and Human Resources committee finished hearings on the nomination of Ann Dore McLaughlin of D.C. to become Secretary of Labor. Ms. McLaughlin would go on to replace the previous Secretary of Labor William E. Brock. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/1045-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/1045-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Committee members heard testimony from Andrew von Eschenbach on his nomination to be commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration. They also heard testimony from Paul DeCamp on his nomination to be administrator of the Wage and Hour Division of the Labor Department. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193682-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193682-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT In a Labor Day speech, Secretary Herman talked about the U.S. employment outlook for the 21st century. She outlined the many labor laws enacted in the twentieth century, and claimed that Labor Day is a celebration for all workers. Pointing out how the workplace is changing, she stated that more and more workers will be able to share in the prosperity arising from the growing economy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151881-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/151881-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Dan Morain reported by telephone on the hearing to confirm the nomination of Representative Hilda Solis to be secretary of labor. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283217-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283217-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Friends and colleagues paid tribute to the outgoing Secretary of Labor, Robert Reich. They talked about his efforts to reform the department, his concern for his employees and all U.S. workers and shared personal memories of him. Mr. Glynn presided over this event in the Great Hall of the Department of Labor. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77737-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77737-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) spoke on the Senate floor about the nomination of Thomas Perez to be secretary of labor. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312643-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312643-4 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5872-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5872-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Scalia testified about his nomination as the Department of Labor's solicitor. Among the issues addressed were ergonomic regulations, his experience as an attorney, and workers rights. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166416-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166416-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5488-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5488-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Conference committee members met to discuss differences in the House and Senate versions of the appropriations bill for the departments of labor, health and human services and education. One of the main differences concerns the president's proposed national testing standards. This bill is the most expensive appropriations bill outside of the one for the department of defense. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/91755-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/91755-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton's choice for Labor Secretary was sworn in during a public event at the Labor Department. Secretary Herman was officially sworn in during a private ceremony at the White House earlier. Vice President Gore entertained the crowd with humorous remarks about Secretary Herman's long wait for the Senate confirmation vote of her nomination. Secretary Herman is the twenty-third Secretary of Labor. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/81076-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/81076-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT In a ceremony at the Department of Labor, Secretary Chao took the oath of office. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163001-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163001-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Economists and labor analysts discussed the U.S. economy, job growth, and the perception that there is a "jobless recovery." They focused on methods of measuring job growth and the differences between the payroll survey and the household survey. Mr. Kane presented his research which was then critiqued by the other panelists. After their presentations the panelists responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181759-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181759-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Foulke testified about his qualifications to serve as Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. Mr. Stickler testified about his qualifications to serve as Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health. Although not the subject of the hearing, the recent fatal mine accidents in West Virginia and Kentucky were discussed in terms of prevention and regulation reform. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190977-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190977-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164813-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164813-2 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Wellstone, member of the Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee, discussed the upcoming confirmation hearing of Robert Reich for Secretary of the Department of Labor, scheduled to begin later in the day. He also discussed other labor issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/36864-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/36864-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The committee heard testimony from Sen. Kerry and Mr. Reich in the confirmation hearing for the appointment of Mr. Reich to the position of Secretary of the Department of Labor. He discussed his experiences and attitudes concerning labor issues, and Sen. Kerry testified on behalf of Mr. Reich. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/36876-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/36876-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT After several weeks of delay, the committee heard testimony from Alexis Herman on her nomination to be Secretary of Labor. Although some questions were asked about campaign fund-raising troubles, most were on labor policy. Ms. Herman said that helping welfare recipients move into jobs, retirement security, and safety and equality on the job were top priorities. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79766-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79766-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Dole is resigning her cabinet post to become national director of the American Red Cross. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/14692-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/14692-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Martin, nominee for Secretary of Labor, testified before the Senate Labor and Human Resources in her confirmation hearing. Ms. Martin, a former representative from Illinois and a friend of President Bush, stated that she would make no major changes in the Department of Labor upon her confirmation and ascension to the office. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/16077-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/16077-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Assistant Secretary DeRocco talked about the proposed fiscal year 2003 funding for the Labor Department's job training programs. She responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169450-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169450-4 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning papers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. In the first segment, Ms. Glasser discussed current headlines, including the budget debate. In the newspaper roundtable, Representatives Lee and Ewing discussed current headlines, including foreign threats and the budget impasse. In the next segment, Mr. Loan, who is the co-author of [Just the Facts... A Citizen's Guide to Key Federal Facts], talked about his new book. In the point-counterpoint segment, Mr. Belluck and Mr. Glueck debated the Securities Litigation Bill which would restrict class action security fraud lawsuits. President Clinton vetoed the legislation and the House overrode the veto yesterday. In the final segment, Secretary Reich talked about his role in the budget negotiations and how the government shutdown is affecting the Department of Labor. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/69070-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/69070-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT After meeting with the president, the presidents of several African-American universities talked about their support for the president's education agenda. They also expressed their support for the Labor Secretary nomination of Alexis Herman. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79154-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79154-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Speakers discussed labor issues including health care reform and construction safety during the 1993 legislative conference of the building and construction division of the AFL-CIO. Secretary Reich addressed the conferees on the agenda for labor in the Clinton administration's economic program. Following Secretary Reich's remarks, Dr. Mintz discussed the diabetes research program being conducted in Florida funded in part by contributions solicited by the union. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/39922-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/39922-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The committee heard from Secretary Riley and Secretary Reich on proposals to improve the education and training of the nation's work force. The hearing was the first in the history of the Senate in which the secretaries of two departments appeared together before a committee. Secretary Reich said the two secretaries were testifying together because they felt education and worker training were closely intertwined. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/38228-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/38228-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Herman talked about the accomplishments of the Clinton-Gore administration and bade farewell to department employees. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161711-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161711-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Department of Labor welcomed the new Secretary of Labor during a special ceremony. Mr. Reich spoke briefly about his plans for running the department . http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37707-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37707-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79316-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79316-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT In a town hall-style meeting, Secretary Reich said farewell to Department of Labor employees. He announced that he would resign in order to spend more time with his family in Boston, but that he would stay on at least through the inauguration. He stressed that they must continue to make the department more effective and efficient and commit themselves to protecting and helping U.S. workers despite continuing budget reductions. Secretary Reich also took questions and comments from the employees. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/76772-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/76772-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Herman discussed the Department of Labor and its budget priorities. She talked about the various tasks and roles of the agency. She also commented on the minimum wage. She responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/121845-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/121845-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT After meeting with Erskine Bowles, representatives of women's, labor and other groups talked to reporters. They stressed their support for President Clinton's Secretary of Labor nominee, Alexis Herman, and urged the Senate to schedule a confirmation hearing for her. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79158-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79158-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Beginning at about 4:30 p.m., senators debated the nomination of Alexis Herman for Secretary of Labor. The Senate confirmed her by an 85 to 13 vote. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/80883-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/80883-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretaries Reich and Riley discussed "Human Capital and Jobs," covering proposed education reforms to better train students for jobs, and the Department of Labor's proposed training programs. Following brief prepared remarks, they took questions from the audience of Democratic Caucus members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/55396-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/55396-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Akers talked about the confirmation of Alexis Herman as Secretary of Labor by telephone. She talked about the controversy over an executive order dealing with federal employment of construction workers which held up the nomination. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/81067-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/81067-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Reich addressed business, community and labor leaders at a conference on re-employment. He gave an overview of the day long conference as well as discussed problems facing the American workforce. This conference also brought together consumers, elected officials, and employment training specialists to discuss programs designed to return unemployed and dislocated employees to the workforce. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/54296-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/54296-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Istook talked about the Labor, Health, Human Services and Education appropriations bills. He focused on the debate in the House of Representatives regarding the passage of the bill. He also responded to viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152774-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/152774-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT