The White House announced on Monday that President Joe Biden has renominated Julie Su to serve as labor secretary. Su, who has been acting labor secretary since Marty Walsh left the role last February, has faced a lengthy confirmation process in the Senate lasting over 10 months.
Despite facing challenges, Su’s renomination came as no surprise considering her previous role and experience. In April, her nomination successfully cleared a key Senate committee, albeit without any Republican support. Consequently, the Biden administration and her supporters have been working diligently to secure the 50 Democratic votes necessary for her confirmation.
Critics of Su argue that she lacks sufficient experience in negotiating between workers and management, and they perceive her as being anti-business. However, Sen. Tammy Duckworth from Illinois commended President Biden for standing by Su and emphasized her capabilities both as an acting labor secretary and in her previous position as deputy labor secretary under Walsh.
Su’s involvement in negotiating a labor agreement between West Coast dockworkers last year and her prominent role in facilitating negotiations between labor and freight rail companies in 2022 demonstrate her commitment to resolving disputes and preventing detrimental economic impacts. Additionally, she has taken proactive measures to improve employee-training programs and combat wage theft.
Sen. Duckworth praised Su’s accomplishments, saying, “Whether through strengthening apprenticeship programs or forging agreements across various industries such as rail, ports, and auto companies, Julie Su is dedicated to advancing workers’ rights and achieving positive outcomes.”
As President Biden reaffirms his support for Julie Su’s nomination, the stage is set for further deliberations in the Senate.
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