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Senate confirms Keith Sonderling as labor secretary
Original: Senate confirms Keith Sonderling, a business ally, as labor secretary
The Senate has confirmed Keith Sonderling, described as a business ally, as US labor secretary. Sonderling, previously a senior official at the Labor Department, will now lead the agency responsible for workplace standards, wage policy, and worker protections. The confirmation places a management-side figure at the helm of labor policy, drawing attention to how the department will balance employer and worker interests going forward.
Why now: A Senate confirmation of a business-aligned figure to lead labor policy is a significant appointment with implications for workers and employers.
Keith SonderlingUS SenateUS Department of Labor
Evidence
- Senate confirms Keith Sonderling, a business ally, as labor secretary · The Washington Post
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