Speaking to journalists could lead to legal consequences, US Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer warns staff

By Mark Olalde (ProPublica)
April 24, 2025 1 p.m.

Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s chief of staff issued the warning as department employees have spoken to the news media about harms they see resulting from the dismantling of their agency, which enforces laws guaranteeing workers’ rights.