Su DOL Nomination Faces Business Lobby, Senate Absence Hurdles

Business groups are lining up in opposition to Julie Su’s nomination to lead the US Labor Department, putting some vulnerable Democrats and Independents in the hot seat over whether they’ll support the former California regulator.

Trade associations have criticized Su’s record running the Golden State’s labor agency in statements following President Joe Biden’s announcement last week that he has tapped her to run the DOL once current Labor Secretary Marty Walsh departs later this month.

The confirmation vote math is tricky given the number of senators up for reelection in 2024. Democrats need at least 50 votes to confirm Su ...