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What were Frances Perkins' major contributions as Secretary of Labor? Frances Perkins
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What were Frances Perkins' major contributions as Secretary of Labor?

Frances Perkins made significant contributions to American social and labor policy. As Secretary of Labor, she was instrumental in the adoption of Social Security, minimum wage laws, unemployment insurance, and child labor restrictions. Her work laid the groundwork for many social safety nets we still rely on today.