She was credited with helping establish the Social Security Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and the National Labor Relations Act that established workers’ rights to organize, and collective bargaining.

She served as secretary of labor for Franklin D. Roosevelt from 1933 to 1945 and spearheaded reforms like Social Security and the 40-hour work week.

President Joe Biden on Monday will sign a proclamation establishing a national monument in Maine honoring Frances Perkins.