Hilda Solis
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Big challenge for Obama: retain Hispanic support...base now." Since Day 1, the White House has made a concerted daily effort to court Hispanics. Obama chose Ken Salazar and Hilda Solis for his Cabinet, and then nominated Sonia Sotomayor for the Supreme Court as part of what officials... In this article: Barack Obama, George W. Bush, White House, GOP, Democratic Party, Janet Murguia, Texas, John Kerry, and Austin |
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San Jose Mercury News | 3 days ago
NUMMI workers want new car line, not aid
...for re-employment services, training, obtaining new occupational skills, and income support in some cases," U.S. Labor Secretary Hilda Solis said in an interview with this newspaper Tuesday. Workers covered by the trade certification will be...
In this article: Nummi, General Motors, UAW, Joint venture, GMC, Buick, Toyota Motor Corp., and U.S. Department of Labor
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San Francisco Chronicle | 4 days ago
Nummi workers to get federal assistance
In this article: Toyota, General Motors, Supply chain, United Auto Workers, and New United Motor Manufacturing
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Denver Post: Local News | 5 days ago
Colorado grain elevator operator fined for subjecting young workers to hazardous conditions and child labor violations
...facilities. It was well aware of the hazards and knowingly put its young workers in harm's way," said U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis. "From safety to wage and hour issues, the company created a hazardous and illegal working...
In this article: Colorado, U.S. Department of Labor, Allegation, and Fair Labor Standards Act
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Des Moines Register | 6 days ago
Criminal charges rare in cases like Atalissa
...complaints were not even recorded in the department's database of complaints. In response to the GAO report, Labor Secretary Hilda Solis added 150 new investigators to its field offices to "refocus the agency on these enforcement...
In this article: Government Accountability Office, Iowa, and U.S. Department of Labor
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AP Online | November 19, 2009
Ohio community getting $4.4 million for job help
...an additional $4.4 million to help workers in southwest Ohio hurt by the relocation of DHL shipping operations. Labor Secretary Hilda Solis said in a statement Thursday that the funding will provide retraining and re-employment services for...
In this article: Ohio, Wilmington, DHL Express, Labor Department, and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport
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Report: Companies not reporting all injuries
...underreporting by properly auditing employer records and not relying solely on employer data. Labor Secretary Hilda Solis said Monday she will move swiftly to correct the problems highlighted in the GAO report. "Many of the problems...
In this article: Government Accountability Office, Patty Murray, Washington, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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Hilda L. Solis (born October 20, 1957) is the 25th United States Secretary of Labor, serving in the Obama administration. She is a member of the Democratic Party and served in the United States House of Representatives from 2001 to 2009, representing the 31st and 32nd congressional districts of California that include East Los Angeles and the San Gabriel Valley.
Solis was raised in La Puente, California by immigrant parents from Nicaragua and Mexico. She gained degrees from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona and the University of Southern California and worked for two federal agencies in Washington, D.C. Returning to her native state, she was elected to the California State Assembly in 1992 and to the California State Senate in 1994. She was the first Hispanic woman to serve in the State Senate, and was reelected there in 1998. She became known for her work toward environmental justice and was the recipient of the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award in 2000.
Solis defeated a long-time Democratic incumbent as part of getting elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2000, where she focused mainly on labor causes and environmental work. She was reelected easily to four additional terms from 2002 to 2008. In December 2008, President-elect Barack Obama announced his intention to nominate Solis as the next United States Secretary of Labor. She took office after being confirmed by the United States Senate in February 2009, becoming the first Hispanic woman to serve in the U.S. Cabinet.
- Birth Date:
- October 20, 1957
- Birthplace:
- Los Angeles, California
- Religion:
- Roman Catholic
- Spouse:
- Sam Sayyad
- Residence:
- El Monte, California, United States
- University Attended:
- Occupation:
- Government analyst
- Political party:
- Democratic Party
- Office:
- 25th United States Secretary of Labor
- Represents:
- 57th
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