Day 1 of Women’s History Month 💜 Do you know the name Frances Perkins? She was the first woman to serve in a U.S. presidential cabinet under Franklin D. Roosevelt — and after witnessing the harsh conditions facing immigrant women in factories, she helped champion what would become the Social Security Act. She believed workers — especially women — deserved dignity, protection, and a safety net. And because she refused to look away, generations of families have had greater security. That’s what W
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Frances Perkins changed history—and lives—by fighting for the creation of #SocialSecurity. From her work as the first woman to serve in a U.S. Cabinet to her legacy supporting workers’ rights, her impact is still felt today. We stopped by her statue in Ithaca to say thank you—and to invite you to learn more about her story. Join #AARPNY for a special virtual conversation with author Stephanie Dray, who brings Frances Perkins to life in her novel Becoming Madam Secretary. 🎁 Interested in a free
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Happy birthday to Frances Perkins! As the first female Cabinet secretary and longest serving labor secretary, she was instrumental in the drafting of the New Deal, helped thousands of refugees flee Nazi persecution, and was a lifelong advocate for workers’ rights and dignity. | U.S. Department of Labor
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143 years ago, Frances Perkins, a visionary that revolutionized American labor forever, was born. In her honor, NYSDOL Commissioner met with students from Jericho High School who made a documentary about her conception of social security, UI, minimum wage, child labor laws & more. | New York State Department of Labor
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