Étienne Laurent
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| Secretary of Labor (1739 AN-present), Deputy of the Federal Assembly (1734 AN-present) | |
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| Full Name | Étienne Charles Laurent |
| Birth Date | 3.II.1699 AN |
| Parents | Michel Laurent, Sylvie Dubois Laurent |
| Spouse | Amélie Rousseau Laurent |
| Children | Two children |
| Occupation | Politician, former business executive, labor relations specialist |
| Political Affiliation | Federal Humanist Party (FHP) |
| City and Region of Residence | Cárdenas, Federal Capital District |
| National Origin |  Nouvelle Alexandrie
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| Citizenship(s) | Nouvelle Alexandrie
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| Known For | Labor market modernization, workforce development initiatives |
| Associated Organizations | Federal Humanist Party Chamber of Commerce of Nouvelle Alexandrie Institute for Labor Relations New Alexandrian Business Council |
Étienne Charles Laurent is a New Alexandrian politician and former business executive who has served as Secretary of Labor since 1739 AN and as a Deputy of the Federal Assembly representing the Federal Capital District since 1734 AN. Born into a prominent business family in Cárdenas, Laurent built a distinguished career in the private sector, serving as vice president of human resources for several major corporations before founding his own labor relations consulting firm that specialized in workforce development and industrial modernization. As a member of the Federal Humanist Party, he has championed Humanist approaches to labor policy through his work in the Institute for Labor Relations.
Since his appointment to the Council of State by Premier Juan Pablo Jimenez in 1739 AN, Laurent has overseen significant labor market reforms including the Workforce Mobility Enhancement Act, 1741 and the Skills-Based Immigration Reform Initiative, which have contributed to the Federation achieving a historic labor force participation rate of 78.4% and optimal employment conditions. His pragmatic approach to labor relations has earned praise from both business leaders and moderate union representatives, as he has successfully balanced worker protections with the flexibility needed for economic competitiveness. Laurent's leadership during the economic transformation following the Force 1752 initiative has been particularly notable, as he guided workforce transitions from defense-focused to civilian technology sectors while maintaining employment stability and wage growth across all economic sectors.
Hot mic incident
In VII.1742 AN, Laurent became the subject of brief controversy following a NBC News interview about quarterly employment statistics. After the cameras stopped rolling but while his microphone remained active, Laurent was heard saying jokingly to production staff: "the consumer... gotta keep 'em consuming, gotta keep 'em working." The comments, which were broadcast live on the network's continuous news feed, sparked criticism from opposition politicians who characterized them as revealing a callous attitude toward workers. Laurent's office quickly issued a statement clarifying that the remarks were meant as a lighthearted commentary on economic cycles and were taken out of context. The incident generated several weeks of political commentary but had minimal impact on Laurent's approval ratings, with most New Alexandrians viewing the comments as an awkward attempt at humor rather than a serious policy statement.
