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President Joe Biden Nominates Julie Su as First Asian American Labor Secretary, Signaling Commitment to Working People

President Joe Biden has nominated Julie Su to serve as the next labor secretary, making her the first Asian American to serve in a secretary-level role in Biden’s Cabinet. Su is a civil rights attorney and former head of California’s labor department, and has been central to negotiations between labor and freight rail companies. Biden has asked the Senate to take up Su’s nomination “as soon as possible” and if confirmed, she will be tasked with addressing the needs of working people and creating an economy that works for everyone.