U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer recently marked her first 100 days in office, highlighting efforts to advance President Trump's America First agenda. Since taking the role as the 30th Labor Secretary, Chavez-DeRemer has focused on policies aimed at empowering U.S. workers and employers.
"From day one, I promised to put American workers first and deliver on President Trump’s commitment to revitalize our workforce," said Secretary Chavez-DeRemer. She emphasized job creation, regulatory cuts, and investments in skills and training as key achievements.
In April, Chavez-DeRemer launched the 'America at Work' listening tour to engage with various stakeholders across the country. The tour aims to incorporate real-world experiences into federal labor policies. During her visits from Oregon to Pennsylvania, she discussed workforce development with manufacturers, union leaders, and tradespeople.
The Secretary highlighted a $300 million investment by Anheuser-Busch in Ohio and celebrated McDonald's educational program's anniversary alongside its USA President Joe Erlinger.
Since President Trump took office, over 508,000 jobs have been added to the U.S. economy. Native-born workers have filled these positions as private investments drive growth in sectors like construction.
Chavez-DeRemer also noted progress in expanding apprenticeships following an executive order signed by President Trump in April. Over 117,000 new apprentices have registered since January 2025.
The Department of Labor returned over $4.4 billion in unspent COVID-era funds under Chavez-DeRemer's leadership. She also warned governors against extending unemployment benefits to illegal immigrants.
Additionally, Chavez-DeRemer acted on an executive order from President Trump to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion offices within federal programs. In May, she rescinded a compliance bulletin related to cryptocurrency options in retirement plans.
In June, the Department launched an opinion letter program aimed at enhancing compliance assistance for stakeholders navigating federal labor laws.
