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News Release

Statement by U.S. Secretary of Labor Acosta on Martin Luther King, Jr., Day

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta issued the following statement regarding Martin Luther King, Jr., Day:

“Today, we celebrate the 90th anniversary of the birth of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and his work to open opportunities to all Americans. As the Department of Labor observes Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, we are reminded of Dr. King’s belief in the dignity of work and that no job is insignificant.”

Agency
Office of the Secretary
Date
January 21, 2019
Release Number
19-0122-NAT
Media Contact: Megan Sweeney
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