Everything has changed in recent decades - the economy, technology, cultural attitudes, the demographics of the workforce, the role of women in society and the structure of the American family. It's about time our laws caught up. We watch 'Modern Family' on television, but we're still living by 'Leave It To Beaver' rules.
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I'm proud to be Secretary of Labor. But I'm even prouder of two more important titles: dad and husbTom Perez:
To realize President Obama's vision of opportunity for all, it's all about making the right match.Tom Perez:
Full-time workers earning the current federal minimum wage of $7.25 only earn about $14,500 a yearTom Perez:
Raising the minimum wage to $10.10 will benefit about 28 million workers across the country. And itTom Perez:
When we talk about the kind of folks whose lives will be made better by raising the minimum wage, wTom Perez:
In the wealthiest nation on Earth, no one who works a full time job should have to live in poverty.Tom Perez:
When we lift the wage floor, it not only betters the lives of those whose wages are directly affectTom Perez:
Raising the minimum wage isn't just pro-worker; it's pro-economic growth.Tom Perez:
The typical minimum wage earner is a provider and a breadwinner - most likely a woman - responsibleTom Perez:
President Obama believes that income inequality is one of the most pressing matters facing the nati