Secretary of Labor nominee gets backing from unions
Labor Secretary nominee Alexander Acosta appears headed for a much smoother confirmation process than that experienced by his predecessor, Andrew Puzder, who was forced to withdraw after losing support from both Republicans and Democrats alike.
Acosta, a former Justice Department official, has the backing of a number of unions, including the International Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBC), Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC), the Labors International Union of North America (LIUNA), The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) and International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE).