doi:10.7916/bgg5-bv54Oral history interview with Mary Beth Maxwell, 2020Maxwell, Mary Bethoral historiesmixed materialPresidents--United StatesMaxwell, Mary BethObama, BarackSolis, Hilda L., 1957-Mary Beth Maxwell reflects on her service at the Department of Labor between 2009 and 2015 during the Obama administration. Maxwell describes Hilda Solis' inclusive definition of labor, as well as how that definition influenced policy goals at the Department of Labor. Maxwell discusses the Employee Free Choice Act, its blocking in the Senate, and the Obama administration's use of executive orders to bolster labor in lieu of Senate support. In addition, Maxwell describes her history of advocating for the Employee Free Choice act, including prior to her joining the administration. Maxwell also discusses the Home Care Rule's genesis, importance, and implementation. Maxwell reflects on the importance of representation in government decision-making, and describes her own influence on LGBTQ-related initiatives at the Department