Politics US Senate confirms Lori Chavez-DeRemer as new labor secretary Bipartisan vote sees Republicans and Democrats break ranks over surprise Trump pick Lori Chavez-DeRemer, US Congress. Wikimedia Commons Image Josh Stephens Senior Reporter Tuesday 11 March 2025 Lori Chavez-DeRemer has been confirmed by the US Senate as new labor secretary under President Donald Trump, despite weeks of pressure from both sides of the aisle. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Politics Trump picks new Republican chairs for NLRB, EEOC Discrimination SCOTUS poised to strike down “background circumstances” test D&I US executives split on cutting DEI policies Regulation Appeals court resurrects lawsuit against EEOC abortion rule