Trump Nominates Pro-Union Republican Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Labor Secretary

The pick signals a shift in GOP's labor stance, drawing mixed reactions from unions, business groups, and lawmakers.

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Lori Chavez-DeRemer, a former Oregon congresswoman with pro-union credentials, to serve as Labor Secretary.
Chavez-DeRemer has supported legislation like the PRO Act, which aims to bolster union organizing efforts, making her a rare pro-union figure within the Republican Party.
Her nomination has garnered praise from union leaders, including the Teamsters, but has raised concerns among business groups and some Republican senators over her labor-friendly policies.
Critics argue that her support for collective bargaining and union protections could conflict with traditional GOP priorities and create internal party divisions.
The nomination reflects Trump’s broader effort to appeal to working-class voters while navigating tensions between pro-labor policies and conservative economic principles.