Trump Labor Secretary Nominee Chavez-DeRemer Draws Mixed Reactions

Lori Chavez-DeRemer, a Republican with a pro-labor record, faces scrutiny from both parties as she awaits Senate confirmation.

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-Ore.) as Secretary of Labor, a choice that has drawn both praise and skepticism across party lines.
Chavez-DeRemer is one of three House Republicans to co-sponsor the PRO Act, a major pro-labor bill, earning her endorsements from unions like the Teamsters and International Longshoremen’s Association.
Despite her pro-labor legislative actions, Chavez-DeRemer has a mixed voting record, with the AFL-CIO giving her a lifetime score of just 10% for supporting worker-friendly policies.
Democratic senators have cautiously praised her nomination, while some Republicans have expressed concerns over her support for labor-friendly legislation such as the PRO Act and public-sector union rights.
Her nomination coincides with ongoing labor tensions, including a potential dockworker strike in January, which could test her leadership if confirmed.