Trump nominates Oregon Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer to lead Labor Department
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President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Oregon Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer to lead the Labor Department. Chavez-DeRemer is one of the few Republicans who supported the pro-union PRO Act, which aims to strengthen workers' rights to organize. Chavez-DeRemer’s nomination follows her recent re-election loss, despite receiving union endorsements. Her selection comes as Trump seeks to address issues important to union workers, who supported him in the 2024 election. While Chavez-DeRemer is viewed as more pro-union than other candidates, it remains uncertain how the Trump administration will engage in labor disputes compared to the Biden administration's approach.