Trump's labor pick signals growing Republican support among union voters

Republicans are gaining support from union voters, a shift highlighted by President-elect Donald Trump's choice of Oregon Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as labor secretary. This marks a change as union members, traditionally aligned with Democrats, are increasingly backing Republicans. Chavez-DeRemer, who narrowly lost her re-election bid, has received support from both business and labor groups. Her endorsement of pro-union legislation contrasts with Trump's past policies, which favored business interests and made it harder for workers to unionize. While some union leaders praise Chavez-DeRemer, they express caution about her role in an administration with a history of opposing pro-labor policies. The effectiveness of her commitment to workers' rights will be closely monitored during her confirmation process.