Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su announced the induction of President Joe Biden into the U.S. Department of Labor’s Hall of Honor. The announcement was made during an event that established former Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins’ homestead as a national monument.
President Biden has been recognized for his extensive public service spanning over 50 years, during which he has supported U.S. workers and labor unions. His administration has seen the creation of more than 16 million jobs, secured pensions for over 1.2 million workers and retirees, and a doubling in the number of workers seeking to join unions.
“History will record Joe Biden as the most pro-worker, pro-union President this nation has had,” stated Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su. She highlighted several initiatives under his leadership, including efforts to increase overtime pay, push for a national heat standard, protect retirees’ pensions, and secure over $1 billion in wages and damages for workers. Su also noted President Biden's unprecedented act of joining striking autoworkers on the picket line.
The Hall of Honor acknowledges individuals and groups who have significantly contributed to improving working conditions, wages, and quality of life for American working families. Established in 1988, it is located at the Department of Labor’s headquarters in Washington.
