“Chavez-DeRemer’s support of Democrats’ radical Pro Act makes her unfit to serve as Labor Secretary in the Trump administration,” Job Creators Network CEO Alfredo Ortiz said. “This legislation is a Big Labor wish list that tramples over the rights of small businesses and ordinary workers.”

Trump’s selection of Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer is fueling anxiety among some Republicans in the Senate and business trade groups who will consider her nomination.

President-Elect Trump has proposed Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as the next Secretary of Labor. The selection is particularly notable for the

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Chavez-DeRemer is one of only a few Republican lawmakers to back legislation that would strengthen labor unions.

Chavez-DeRemer’s selection marks a departure from typical GOP nominations to the position. She has supported pro-union legislation and garnered the support of some unions.

Lori Chavez-DeRemer has a labor-friendly record that’s scaring Republicans but could win her Democratic support.