WASHINGTON, March 10,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the bipartisan
confirmation vote of former Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer
to serve as U.S. Secretary of Labor, Teamsters General President
Sean M. O'Brien issued the following
statement:
"Lori Chavez-DeRemer will do an
excellent job leading the U.S. Department of Labor. We are
committed to fighting alongside her to protect the working class
and strengthen our nation by putting workers first.
"Chavez-DeRemer earned support on both sides of the aisle,
highlighting her ability to bridge divides and serve all Americans
effectively. The Teamsters thank the bipartisan coalition of
senators who put the needs of working people ahead of politics, and
President Donald Trump for boldly
nominating her to oversee the Department of Labor.
"There is no doubt Chavez-DeRemer is the best person for the
job. We were proud to stand with her from the start.
"But let's be clear — hardworking Americans should not forget
who voted against them by trying to tank this nomination.
Democratic holdouts participated in Chuck
Schumer's political theater instead of working together to
get something done for working people. Unsurprisingly, Rand Paul did what he always does — shilled for
Big Business and the union-busting National Right to Work
Foundation.
"This system of political selfishness must be dismantled if
workers are going to get ahead. The Teamsters will continue to work
with anyone — regardless of political party — to address the needs
of all workers and build a strong bipartisan block that returns the
American worker to the forefront of policymaking."
Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters
represents 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto
Rico. Visit Teamster.org for more information. Follow us on
X @Teamsters and on Facebook at Facebook.com/teamsters.
Contact:
Kara Deniz, (202)
497-6610
kdeniz@teamster.org
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