Su’s Chance to Lead DOL Coming Down to Her Bargaining Savvy (1)

Julie Su’s precarious nomination for labor secretary in part hinges on whether moderate senators believe she can negotiate peace between unions and employers.

Republicans and business groups are attacking Su’s record, arguing she’s ill-equipped to navigate potentially economically disruptive labor disputes on the horizon. While Su is expected to win a committee vote Wednesday, her nomination is on a razor’s edge in the wider Senate, with Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.) remaining mum on whether they’ll support her.

Su’s negotiating skills are more relevant than ever with the Teamsters locked in contentious negotiations with United Parcel Service Inc. ...