(WASHINGTON) – 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.

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