HuffPost: Trump Labor Nominee Walks Back Support For Pro-Union Law
Facing GOP resistance, Lori Chavez-DeRemer said she no longer supports a measure that would essentially repeal state right-to-work laws.
By DAVE JAMIESON
President Donald Trump’s pick for labor secretary walked back her support for pro-union legislation in her Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday in a clear effort to win over some GOP votes.
Former Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (Ore.) is one of the few Republican lawmakers who endorsed the Protecting the Right to Organize Act, or PRO Act, which includes a slew of labor-friendly reforms. Her decision to co-sponsor the bill has been a big concern for GOP senators who are hostile to unions.
Under questioning from Sen. Rand Paul (Ky.), Chavez-DeRemer appeared willing to water down her backing for the bill to rally more support for her confirmation.