Trump Nominates Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Labor Secretary

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President-elect Donald Trump has named Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-Ore.) his choice for Secretary of Labor. A former one-term congresswoman, Chavez-DeRemer has built a reputation as a pro-labor Republican, co-sponsoring legislation like the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act to strengthen union rights and expand penalties for labor law violations. Her nomination has been endorsed by major labor groups, including the Teamsters, but has drawn criticism from conservatives for her union-friendly policies.

Chavez-DeRemer, who represented Oregon’s 5th Congressional District, built a reputation for bipartisan collaboration and advocacy for worker rights by supporting bills to strengthen public-sector unions and safeguard workers’ Social Security benefits. Additionally, she emphasized apprenticeship programs and workforce development, showing her commitment to improving opportunities for American workers.

Her nomination signals a potential shift in the Trump administration’s approach to labor policy, emphasizing workforce development and labor-management cooperation. The confirmation process will determine how her leadership will shape labor relations and business practices.

If confirmed, Chavez-DeRemer could shift the Department of Labor toward expanded training programs. With ongoing legal challenges to Biden-era overtime and contractor wages regulations, Chavez-DeRemer’s stance on defending or revising these rules will be closely monitored.