In 1934. she was chosen by Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins to be assistant director of the Bureau of Labor Standards. Here. she worked to secure decent working conditions for the American laborer. Under her direction. the bureau encouraged States to introduce fair hours. wages. and working conditions. The bureau also took action on such issues as abuses of industrial home work. control. and inspection of the workplace. industrial accident and disease and migrant labor. Mrs. Beyer was especially aware of the dismal condition of the working woman having witnessed early. in her mothers experiences. the discrimination women confronted as laborers.