Rep. Maria Salazar Hosts Secretary Chavez-DeRemer in Miami on 2nd Stop of the America at Work tour, Meets with PortMiami Leadership and Longshoremen

MIAMI – Rep. Maria Salazar (FL-27) hosted U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer, alongside local business owners, developers, longshoremen, and community leaders, for the second leg of the Secretary’s America at Work listening tour across the country.

During stops in downtown Miami and PortMiami, Rep. Salazar and Secretary Chavez-DeRemer engaged in discussions to explore ways the federal government can support building a skilled labor force, enhance infrastructure to boost business and investment, champion American workers, and create more pathways for workers to fulfill the American Dream.

“It was great welcoming Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer to Miami. The world is changing, and we need to re-tool our policies to put our workers and our families first,” Rep. Salazar said. “From the port workers to the union members to the people we met throughout the city, there is no better place to learn about the renewal of the American Dream than Miami.”

“Miami is among our nation’s busiest ports and has one of the fastest-growing metro areas. It was great to see that business is booming thanks to President Trump’s efforts to put American Workers First and create a new Golden Age of economic opportunity,” Secretary Chavez-DeRemer said. “I enjoyed visiting with the workers who keep Miami running alongside Congresswoman Salazar, and I look forward to hearing directly from more of our nation’s workforce as I continue telling the story of America at Work.”

As part of her ongoing America at Work listening tour, the Secretary will keep connecting with workers, union members, contractors, employers, and local leaders to ensure firsthand perspectives guide and update federal labor policies, bringing the dialogue straight to America’s workforce.

 BACKGROUND ON AMERICA AT WORK:

• The America at Work initiative focuses on sharing the experiences of workers and gathering insights to inform federal labor policies, with Miami as the second stop on Secretary Chavez-DeRemer’s nationwide tour.

• The tour aims to engage with diverse communities, including Hispanic workers, to better understand their needs and priorities.

• The Secretary and her team are committed to fostering economic opportunity and supporting the workforce through policies that promote growth and stability.

• Recent economic data reflects progress, with 228,000 jobs added last week in key industries such as construction, transportation, and warehousing, contributing to broader economic development.