Secretary of Labor
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Secretary of Labor
Lori Chavez-DeRemer, the current U.S. Secretary of Labor under President Donald J. Trump, was born on April 7, 1968, in Sacramento, California. Before joining the Cabinet, she built a career in healthcare administration and local government, notably serving as the first Latina mayor of Happy Valley, Oregon, and later as a U.S. Representative. Her leadership background in both the private and public sectors uniquely prepared her to oversee the nation’s labor priorities with a pragmatic and inclusive approach.
- The U.S. Department of Labor, established in 1913, was created to promote the welfare of wage earners, improve working conditions, and advance opportunities for profitable employment across the country.
- The Secretary of Labor oversees federal labor laws, workforce development programs, job training initiatives, and worker safety regulations, ensuring fair treatment and economic opportunity for all working Americans.
- Secretary Chavez-DeRemer has prioritized skills-based training, support for small businesses, and expansion of apprenticeship programs—initiatives that are driving job growth, raising wages, and reinforcing the American work ethic.
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