Sat Nov 23 00:20:00 UTC 2024: **Teamsters Union Endorses Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer for Secretary of Labor**

**Washington, D.C.** – Teamsters General President Sean M. O’Brien announced today the union’s strong endorsement of Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR) for Secretary of Labor in the incoming Trump administration. O’Brien cited Chavez-DeRemer’s pro-worker record and her willingness to collaborate with labor unions as key reasons for the endorsement.

O’Brien highlighted Chavez-DeRemer’s co-sponsorship of the PRO Act, a key legislative priority for the Teamsters, and her support during the recent UPS contract negotiations. He also praised her efforts to expand apprenticeship opportunities and her work within the Congressional Building Trades Caucus.

The endorsement comes after O’Brien addressed the Republican National Convention, where he directly questioned both parties about their commitment to American workers. While the Democratic Party did not respond to his request to speak, President Trump and Vice President Vance invited him to address the convention, marking a significant moment of cross-party collaboration on labor issues.

O’Brien emphasized that the Teamsters are willing to work with any party that prioritizes a pro-worker agenda. He sees Chavez-DeRemer as a prime example of a Republican who genuinely champions the rights and needs of working people. He urged President-elect Trump to solidify his pro-worker stance by appointing her to the critical role of Secretary of Labor. The union believes her background, including her upbringing as the daughter of a Teamster, gives her unique insight into the struggles faced by American workers.

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