GOP Senators Oppose Biden's Union-Friendly Labor Pick

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GOP Senators Oppose Biden's Union-Friendly Labor Pick
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Republican lawmakers at a confirmation hearing accused President Biden's nominee for labor secretary, Julie Su, of being too sympathetic to unions and unable to be a neutral arbiter between unions and employers. Su defended her ability to be impartial and cited her history of resolving labor disputes. However, her Senate approval is far from assured, with concerns raised by Sen. Joe Manchin III (D-W.Va.) and the absence of Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.). Major business interests have also aligned to defeat her appointment.

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