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.

Her nomination was initially opposed by Congressional Republicans and labor unions but Alexis Herman earned praise from her peers for her handling of the 1997 UPS workers strike. ) of the Democratic National Committee's Rules and Bylaws Committee. At age 29 Alexis Herman was the youngest person to ever serve in that position.

S. Prior to her appointment Alexis Herman was Assistant to the President and Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement. Secretary of Labor serving under President Bill Clinton.