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U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Hilda L. Solis
announced her resignation yesterday, addressing the privilege she felt working in the Department of Labor (DOL) and with colleagues outside the Department to bring about crucial and substantive changes for U.S. workers. Direct Care Alliance (DCA) and its national network of direct care workers and other allied stakeholders greatly appreciate Secretary Solis' leadership on issues affecting direct care workers during her tenure with the DOL. We are saddened to learn of her resignation.
Secretary Solis demonstrated her commitment when she responded to the demands of workers and other advocates by publishing DOL's proposed rule to
extend minimum wage and overtime protections to home care workers. Winning these basic labor protections for home care workers is a top priority for DCA and many of our allies, and we appreciate her steadfast support. We wish Secretary Solis the best in her future endeavors and thank her for her tireless work on behalf of direct care workers. These workers, who provide invaluable care, services and support to our nation's older adults and individuals with disabilities, are projected to be the largest occupational group in the country by 2020.
DCA looks forward to working with the next Secretary on current and future initiatives to improve direct care jobs. We trust that President Obama will appoint a candidate who shares his and Secretary Solis' commitment to women, minorities and low-wage workers.
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DCA's statement.
