Senators from both parties had tough questions Wednesday for Lori Chavez-DeRemer, President Donald Trump’s nominee for labor secretary, who breaks the traditional GOP mold in her support of unions.
Chavez-DeRemer, a former Republican congresswoman from Oregon who represents Trump’s efforts to woo union members, came under fire from Republicans concerned about her previous policies on right-to-work laws, and from Democrats, who used the hearing as an opportunity to criticize Trump’s attempted downsizing of the federal workforce.
The nominee’s intent to present herself as a pro-union politician was on full display as she walked into the hearing room alongside Teamsters President Sean O’Brien.
“Your nomination has support from both unions and businesses. You’re in a unique position to build a bridge between all workers,” said Senate Health, Education,…
