SMACNA Urges Expedited Confirmation of Labor Nominee

SMACNA urges the United States Senate to expedite the confirmation of former US Representative Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR-5) to serve as the 30th Secretary of Labor. Chavez-DeRemer, who was voted out of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee by a bipartisan 14-9 vote, has long been a champion of positive reforms to the implementation and enforcement of the Davis-Bacon Act, Registered Apprenticeship programs (RAPs), and other workplace standards essential to the quality-driven firms leading the construction industry.

In messaging to the entire United States Senate, Stan Kolbe, SMACNA’s Executive Director of Government and Political Affairs, stated “Our members widely viewed Rep. Chavez-DeRemer as a highly respected, open, and fair advocate of local development and skilled workforce expansion. She has been a valued bridge between labor and employers, and she strived to connect hopeful, career-oriented workers with apprenticeships and high-skilled, well-paying construction trades jobs.” SMACNA is also urging our members to directly reach out to their Senators to urge prompt consideration of Rep. DeRemer's confirmation. Click here to send a message to your Senator. 

Click here to read the letter to the Senate urging an expedited confirmation of Rep. Chavez-DeRemer.