Frances Perkins Quotes

A collection of quotes by Frances Perkins.

Frances Perkins (1880-1965) was an American politician and sociologist, best known for serving as the U.S. Secretary of Labor from 1933 to 1945, under President Franklin D. Roosevelt. As the first woman to hold a cabinet position in the United States, Perkins played a pivotal role in shaping the New Deal policies during the Great Depression era. She advocated for labor rights, social security, unemployment benefits, and workplace safety regulations. Perkins's tireless efforts significantly contributed to the improvement of working conditions, setting a strong foundation for modern labor laws and policies in the United States.