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Dave Neil
Dave Neil was the Commissioner of Labor in Iowa. He was replaced by Michael Mauro on May 1, 2011. He was previously a statewide United Auto Workers leader.[1]
Political career
Iowa Commissioner of Labor (2005-2011)
Iowa Workforce Development director (2006-2007)
During his time as commissioner, Neil accomplished many things, including the following:
- Clean up of a pay scandal at a state-funded central Iowa job training office.
- Investigated Agriprocessors meatpacking plant in Postville for alleged child labor violations.
- Battled Henry's Turkey Service over wage and hour violations involving developmentally disabled workers at its West Liberty plant.
- Secured adequate funding for the Iowa occupational safety and health program.
- Beefed up the Iowa OSHA office's consultation division, educating businesses to improve worker safety.[1]
State Sen. Bill Dotzler, D-Waterloo said "I'd say Dave Neil is one of the most effective labor commissioners this state's ever seen." He has been a friend of Neil's for many years and was a fellow UAW member and John Deere co-worker.[1]
Appointments
Iowa Commissioner of Labor (2005-2011)
Neil was the acting Iowa Workforce Development director from 2006-2007.[1]
After announcing his retirement, Neil said, "I feel my time was well spent. I sure didn't make everybody happy. But in today's world, that's impossible. You move ahead with the information you have at the time."[1]
Personal
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Neil enjoys fishing, golfing and traveling.[1]
Recent news
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Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by ' |
Commissioner of Labor 2005–2011 |
Succeeded by Michael Mauro |
