U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer is set to embark on a nationwide "America at Work" listening tour. This initiative aims to address the challenges and opportunities faced by American workers, fulfilling a promise made by President Trump to consider the perspectives of workers previously sidelined by Washington politics.
In the course of the tour, Secretary Chavez-DeRemer will engage with workers, union members, employers, and community leaders. The goal is to incorporate real-world experiences into the shaping of federal labor policies by maintaining a direct conversation with the American workforce.
“D.C. bureaucrats shouldn’t be telling modern-day business owners and workers what’s best for them,” Secretary Chavez-DeRemer stated. “As a businesswoman and former mayor, I’ve always found that getting the best results requires listening first. I’m excited to visit communities across the country to listen, learn, and bring hardworking Americans’ feedback to Washington to tell the story of America at Work.”
The tour will commence in Northeastern Pennsylvania this weekend, featuring meetings and a roundtable discussion organized by local union leaders and elected officials.
Several key priorities have been outlined for the tour:
- Creating partnerships between businesses, unions, and educators to enhance the workforce.
- Strengthening avenues to well-paying, sustainable jobs nationwide.
- Identifying improvements for workforce development and economic prosperity.
- Promoting relevant skills training, apprenticeships, and career education.
- Reducing regulatory barriers that inhibit innovation while safeguarding workers' rights.
- Advocating for federal labor policies benefiting both workers and employers.
- Supporting "Made in America" jobs and related industries.
- Highlighting successful community practices, aligning with the "America at Work" initiative.
- Ultimately, prioritizing the interests of American workers.
