The Human Cost of Silicosis: Secretary Tom Perez and Alan White

When Alan White started working at the foundry, it was supposed to be his big break. He was a single parent on public assistance and was desperate for the dignity of work and a steady income to support his family. But instead of a lifeline, his new job led to a life-altering illness —silicosis. In March 2016, he met with U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez to discuss the disease’s impact on his life.

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