The secretary of Labor is tasked with the implementation and development of laws covering Americans at work. His influence extends over a number of policy areas, such as: health and safety, wage and hour, and employer-union relations.
Andrew Puzder’s views and past actions speak to the priorities of the incoming administration. It is in the interest of all Americans that his record is closely examined by lawmakers and the media.
The Facts
- Crafted a state law limiting access to abortion and declaring that life begins at conception. (Source)
- Forced to settle a lawsuit alleging that a Black employee suffered retaliation for whistleblowing racist behavior by a supervisor. (Source)
- Represented, pro-bono, anti-abortion activists who physically prevented women from accessing family planning services. (Source)
- Accused of sexism for a series of fast food advertisements featuring women in bikinis. (Source)
- Charged with domestic abuse by his ex-wife while serving as Chair of the Missouri Task Force for Mothers and Unborn Children. (Source)
- Maintains a Political Action Committee which donates to the campaigns of numerous anti-choice candidates. (Source)
- His fast food franchises have repeatedly been accused of discriminatory behavior by the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission. (Source)
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