Trump Labor Secretary Pick Sparks Debate Over Union Stance Within GOP
A confirmation hearing is set for Wednesday as the Senate evaluates President Donald Trump's nominee for labor secretary, former Oregon Representative Lori Chavez-DeRemer, whose positions on labor unions have generated mixed responses from Republican senators. Chavez-DeRemer, who served a single term in Congress, represents an unusual choice for a Republican administration due to her previous support of the PRO Act, legislation prioritized by labor unions. Her nomination has gained endorsement from the Teamsters Union, with their General President Sean M. O'Brien praising her potential role in worker protection and union job creation. However, her stance on labor issues has drawn criticism from some Senate Republicans. Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky has explicitly stated his opposition, citing concerns about her support for the PRO Act and its implications for right-to-work laws. Paul suggests she could lose up to 15 Republican votes. […]