On the recordSeptember 23, 1965
The Secretary of Labor may investigate the employment practices of any Government contractor or subcontractor
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presidency.ucsb.eduThe Secretary of Labor may investigate the employment practices of any Government contractor or subcontractor
Executive Order 11246—Equal Employment Opportunity
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