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.
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)
References
External links Secretary of Labor