Virginia Secretary of Labor
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The secretary of labor is a member of the Virginia Governor's Cabinet. The current secretary, as of January 2026, is Jessica Looman. The office was established in 2021 and oversees numerous labor-related agencies in Virginia.[1]
StyleMadam Secretary
Member ofVirginia Governor's Cabinet
NominatorThe governor
AppointerThe governor
with advice and consent from the Senate and House
with advice and consent from the Senate and House
| Secretary of Labor of the Commonwealth of Virginia | |
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| Style | Madam Secretary |
| Member of | Virginia Governor's Cabinet |
| Nominator | The governor |
| Appointer | The governor with advice and consent from the Senate and House |
| Term length | 4 years |
| Inaugural holder | Megan Healy |
| Formation | July 1, 2021 |
| Website | labor.virginia.gov |
Duties
The Secretary is charged with advising the Governor of Virginia on all labor-related matters, while overseeing the following state agencies:
- Virginia Department of Labor and Industry
- Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
- Virginia Employment Commission
- Virginia Board of Workforce Development
- Virginia Works - Department of Workforce Development and Advancement
List of secretaries of labor
- Megan Healy (2021–2022)
- G. Bryan Slater (2022–2026)
- Jessica Looman (2026–present)