NY DOL Headquarters Renamed Frances Perkins Building, Marks 125th Anniversary
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The New York State Department of Labor announced the renaming of its Albany headquarters to the Frances Perkins Building in honor of the first woman to serve in a U.S. cabinet position. Frances Perkins served as U.S. Secretary of Labor from 1933 to 1945 and helped shape the Social Security Act and Fair Labor Standards Act. The designation coincides with the Department's 125th anniversary and was formalized through an Executive Order signed by Governor Hochul on Perkins' birthday.
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The New York State Department of Labor headquarters in Albany has been officially renamed the Frances Perkins Building through an Executive Order signed by Governor Hochul. Frances Perkins, who served as U.S. Secretary of Labor from 1933 to 1945, was the first woman to hold a U.S. cabinet position and was instrumental in creating the Social Security Act and Fair Labor Standards Act.
This commemorative renaming carries no compliance obligations or regulatory requirements. It serves as a symbolic designation honoring labor history and does not impose any new requirements, restrictions, or reporting duties on employers, employees, or other parties. The announcement is ceremonial in nature, coinciding with the Department's 125th anniversary celebration.
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THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR HEADQUARTERS RENAMED FRANCES PERKINS BUILDING IN HONOR OF LABOR ICON, MARKS 125TH ANNIVERSARY
This year, as the New York State Department of Labor celebrates its 125th anniversary, it proudly announces the renaming of its Albany headquarters to the New York State Department of Labor Frances Perkins Building. This significant designation honors the profound and lasting impact of Frances Perkins on labor rights and social justice in New York and across the nation.
The renaming, formalized through an Executive Order signed today by Governor Hochul on what would have been Frances Perkins' birthday, recognizes her pioneering work and unwavering commitment to the welfare of working people. Frances Perkins served as the U.S. Secretary of Labor from 1933 to 1945, becoming the first woman to hold a U.S. cabinet position. During her tenure, she was instrumental in shaping landmark legislation, including the Social Security Act, which established unemployment insurance, and the Fair Labor Standards Act, which established the minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor restrictions.
"As we commemorate 125 years of service to New York's workers and businesses, it is profoundly meaningful to rename our headquarters in honor of Frances Perkins," said Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon. "Her dedication to fairness and dignity for all workers laid the foundation for much of the labor protections we rely on today. This building will stand as a constant reminder of the values that guide our work at the Department of Labor, inspired by her enduring legacy as we continue to strive for a more equitable and prosperous future for all New Yorkers."
The New York State Department of Labor Frances Perkins Building will serve as a symbol of the state's ongoing commitment to protecting workers' rights, promoting economic opportunity, and ensuring safe and fair working conditions. As the Department marks its 125th anniversary, it reaffirms its dedication to building upon the principles championed by Frances Perkins, working tirelessly to serve the needs of New York's diverse workforce.
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