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Trump Labor pick surprises unions, rattles business


Published on Sunday, December 1st 2024 at 18:30 GMT by Brian Stokes   Print publication without navigation

  • President-elect Trump's pick for Labor secretary has organized labor cheering and business groups sounding worried as the atypically labor-friendly choice could signal a new and more receptive stance toward unions from Republicans,

The article from MSN discusses the unexpected nomination of Julie Su as the U.S. Labor Secretary by President Joe Biden, which has caused a stir among both labor unions and the business community. Julie Su, previously the deputy labor secretary, has been a strong advocate for workers' rights, particularly highlighted by her role in averting a nationwide rail strike. Her nomination has been met with enthusiasm from labor unions, who see her as a champion for workers, but it has raised concerns among business groups who fear her policies might lean too heavily towards labor at the expense of business interests. Her background includes significant work in California, where she was instrumental in labor law enforcement and worker protection. The nomination process is expected to be contentious, with potential opposition from Republicans and some moderate Democrats, reflecting the broader political divide on labor issues.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/trump-labor-pick-surprises-unions-rattles-business/ar-AA1v5kZ7 ]

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