November 23, 2024

NALC statement on Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer for labor secretary

NALC President Brian L. Renfroe released the following statement regarding President-elect Donald Trump’s intent to nominate Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR) to serve as secretary of the Department of Labor (DOL).

“Rep. Chavez-DeRemer is an excellent choice to serve in this pivotal role. In her brief time serving in Congress, she has been a strong ally to letter carriers and organized labor.

“She is a cosponsor of the Protect Our Letter Carriers Act, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act and voted to pass the Social Security Fairness Act earlier this month. She is also a cosponsor of the PRO Act and the Public Freedom to Negotiate Act. Her record proves that she values worker safety, retirement fairness, and unions. 

“Leadership at DOL is pivotal in safeguarding working conditions, such as heat safety and the Office of Worker Compensation (OWCP), which injured letter carriers rely on. We cannot think of a better person to lead in these critical efforts.

“NALC appreciates President-elect Trump’s choice, congratulates Rep. Chavez-DeRemer and looks forward to her swift confirmation in order to continue our strong working relationship with her to protect letter carriers.”

Rep. Chavez-DeRemer is serving in her first term in Congress. She recently lost a tight race to Democratic challenger Janelle Bynum. She previously served two terms as mayor of Happy Valley, OR.