Locked in the Cabinet

In this diary-format memoir, Robert B. Reich recounts his experiences as Secretary of Labor during the Clinton administration, highlighting triumphs like the Family and Medical Leave Act and minimum wage increases, alongside frustrations with Washington politics, Wall Street influence, and limited presidential power.

He demystifies government operations, honors civil servants, and critiques the dominance of media soundbites and campaign finances, all delivered with humor, candor, and insight into the challenges of advocating for working Americans.