Feb 15, 2017 | Press Release
Statement from NYC CLC President Vincent Alvarez on the Withdrawal of Andrew Puzder as Nominee for Secretary of Labor
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"Andrew Puzder's withdrawal from consideration for Secretary of Labor shows the power of working people. Puzder's history and record are not characteristics befitting someone responsible for protecting America's workforce, and I applaud workers for standing up against his nomination. "