Sonderling acting his way into permanent role atop Labor Department
Acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling appears to be on a glide path to lead his department permanently.
TL;DR
- Keith Sonderling is favored to become the permanent Secretary of Labor.
- His predecessor, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, was dismissed amid scandals involving her and her husband.
- Sonderling has the backing of the White House and has been praised for improving department organization and morale.
- Some labor unions, while noting his pro-business record, find him to be a smart individual and feel heard by his administration.
- Sonderling's policy priorities are expected to include artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency, and support for independent contractors.
- Chavez-DeRemer's tenure was marked by investigations into misuse of government funds for personal travel and allegations of workplace misconduct.