Overview

• Former Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Trump's nominee for Labor Secretary, has faced backlash from GOP senators for her support of the PRO Act and other pro-union policies.
• The PRO Act, which Chavez-DeRemer previously backed, would override state right-to-work laws, a key issue of contention among Republicans.
• Sen. Rand Paul and other Republicans have voiced opposition to her nomination, while some Democrats and union leaders, including Teamsters President Sean O'Brien, support her appointment.
• Chavez-DeRemer may need Democratic votes to advance her nomination in the Senate HELP Committee, where her confirmation hearing is set for Wednesday.
• Her nomination reflects Trump's broader strategy to appeal to union voters and reshape the GOP's traditional stance on labor issues.