This is the first agreement that obligates a federal contractor to conduct self-examinations, make across-the-board salary adjustments at every facility and then report its results to the department, |
This situation is a clear example of how the OFCCP must - and is entitled - to have reasonable access to the premises and records of companies which benefit from doing business with the federal government, ... Denying us that access cannot and will not be tolerated. |
This was the crucial step. Now we will have a debate on which states and the size of those states. |
To me, it is a process, a process that starts with raising awareness, engaging international partners on this issue, and being committed to a different course of action. |
Today, my faith in the collective bargaining process has been reaffirmed, |
Unlike any other time in our history, we have to know that staying in school and getting an education is the most important thing you can do. |
We believe the savings will be a good return on the investment (by employers), |
We don't see that leading to any inflationary pressures on the economy. |
We have had actually a decline in government service overall, but the growth is in high-tech areas, specialty areas in the Labor Department and other departments. |
We have to preach the savings gospel message, ... It's an important message for all Americans today. |
We want to at least create the framing of a consensus position on the part of the commission members, |
Well, I tell young people to be successful today that, first of all, that what you learn today directly impacts what you earn tomorrow. This is a knowledge-based economy. |
When you look at the fact that real wage gains are very much in line with productivity, I do not believe that we have inflationary pressures on the economy, ... As long as we can continue to see that picture in the future, then I think we should not be extraordinarily concerned about inflationary pressures. |