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Cynthia A. Metzler, who served with distinction as Acting Secretary of
Labor since January, will leave the U.S. Department of Labor on May 12th. She
has accepted a partner position at Pepper, Hamilton & Scheetz, LLP, a law
firm based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
President Clinton praised Metzler's service at the Labor Department,
saying that she "provided leadership and vision for the 16,000 employees at the
Department of Labor. As a result of her unique blend of skills, the Department
did not miss a beat in fulfilling its mission for America's working families.
Hillary and I wish her the very best and thank her for her outstanding service
to this Administration and to the American people."
During her tenure, Metzler continued and accelerated the department's
initiatives on behalf of working families. She expanded the department's
anti-sweatshop initiative, and launched new programs in other low wage
industries. She assured that workers' pensions are better protected and kicked
off the Washington, D.C., Summer Jobs Program earlier than any other year. In
addition, she doubled the number of summer youth the department pledged to
hire.
Metzler led the effort for the department to create more job
opportunities for area residents as part of the administration's D.C.
Initiative. She also provided key leadership in the administration's effort to
train and employ welfare recipients.
U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexis M. Herman stated that Metzler's "keen
management skills, strong commitment to workers, unflagging energy and clear
understanding of policy and issues were critical components for a smooth and
effective transition of leadership at the Department. She has done an
outstanding job--both for the administration and for American workers. We are
all grateful to her."
Prior to becoming Acting Secretary, Metzler served as Acting Deputy
Secretary for nearly a year. She served previously as Assistant Secretary for
Administration and Management since July 1994. In these roles, she led the
department's award-winning reinvention efforts and provided strong internal
leadership during periods of budget uncertainty.
Before joining the Department of Labor, Metzler worked in the
Clinton/Gore transition personnel effort and served as Associate Director of
Presidential Personnel. She also was the Associate Administrator for
Administration at the General Services Administration. She has 20 years of
experience in labor relations, law, consulting and management in both the
nonprofit and public sectors.
Metzler's career also includes serving as chief counsel at the Federal
Labor Relations Authority; president and chief executive officer of OEF
International, an organization to empower and advance women in developing
countries; and executive director of Florida Rural Legal Services, a state-wide
legal services organization.
She received a Juris doctor from the University of Indiana in 1974 and a
bachelors degree from Purdue University in 1970. Additionally, she holds a
masters of science degree in human resources development from American
University.
Metzler is single and will live in Philadelphia and the District of
Columbia.
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