William Brock on labor issues

September 17, 1985 - William Brock, U.S. labor secretary, speaking at the Elephant Club, as part of a fundraising luncheon for Minnesota's Independent-Republican party. Brock addressed the topic of his work at the labor department, labor management relations, the economy, and trade policy. After speech, Brock answered audience questions. Brock is known for his tenure as the United States' Special Trade Representative. He served as the nation's Chief Trade Advisor and International Trade Negotiator from 1981 until President Reagan asked him to move to the Labor Department last year. Brock was also chairman of the National Republican Party in the last 1970s and represented Tennessee for four terms as a congressman and one term as a U.S. Senator.