Lori Chavez-DeRemer, President Trump's nominee for labor secretary, faced tough questioning at her Senate confirmation hearing regarding her past endorsement of the PRO Act, which enhances collective bargaining rights. While acknowledging her previous support, she indicated a shift to prioritize Trump's agenda and legislation. During the hearing, she expressed a deep personal connection to labor issues, highlighting her father's legacy as a Teamster, which reflects her complex relationship with labor policies amidst Republican opposition to pro-union initiatives.
My journey is rooted in the values instilled by my father, a proud Teamster who worked tirelessly for over 30 years.
I do not believe that the secretary of labor should write the laws...
...I no longer backed a portion of the legislation that Mr. Paul said undermined right to work states.
She was a co-sponsor of the measure, a top Democratic priority that has yet to win passage.
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