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As Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s nomination for Secretary of Labor approaches the confirmation process, questions abound about how labor-friendly she will be. While some of the Teamster-member’s daughter’s actions suggest a pro-labor tilt, skepticism remains about the consistency of her support for workers and unions. Pro-Labor Signals Chavez-DeRemer has drawn attention for her support of certain pro-labor […]
Anytime there’s a new presidential administration there’s potential for a shake-up in the laws and regulations that impact businesses and their employment practices. New presidents bring in new teams and pursue new priorities. That’s particularly true when the incoming administration is from a different political party than the outgoing administration. HR Braces for New Labor […]
While business leaders sometimes find themselves straying into the political arena, in general, they prefer to stick to business. The reality is, however, that politics can have a tremendous impact on the business world, and business leaders need to at least stay on top of developments even if they aren’t sticking their necks into the […]
Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s nomination for Secretary of Labor has garnered significant attention, particularly for her perceived level of support for labor unions relative to traditional republican labor policy. However, Chavez-DeRemer wasn’t the only option. Several other candidates (including those with more mainstream Republican labor positions) were considered for this pivotal role. Understanding their backgrounds and policy […]