Trump appoints anti-union leader for Labor Department role

The Trump administration plans to appoint Elisabeth Messenger, former CEO of the anti-union group Americans for Fair Treatment, as the new director of the Labor Department's Office of Labor-Management Standards. Messenger will oversee financial disclosures from unions and anti-union consultants. Her appointment signals a potential shift in focus towards increased scrutiny of unions, contrasting with the previous administration's approach. Messenger has criticized union practices and advocated for workers' rights to opt out of union dues. Her leadership may lead to a different regulatory environment for labor organizations.