FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Greg Astley, Director of Government Affairs, ORLA [email protected] | 503-851-1330 Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association Strongly Encourages Congress to Approve Lori Chavez-DeRemer as U.S. Secretary of Labor Wilsonville, OR – The Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association (ORLA) is strongly supportive of the nomination of former Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer as U.S. Secretary of Labor and urges Congress to confirm her appointment. “ORLA has had the opportunity to work with Congresswoman Chavez-DeRemer in the past on several issues both in her capacity in Congress and as a local elected official in Oregon and we strongly encourage Congress to confirm her appointment,” stated ORLA President & CEO Jason Brandt. “Her pragmatic, practical leadership style has been incredibly helpful to small businesses, especially restaurants, lodging properties and other hospitality and tourism-related owners and operators.” Congresswoman Chavez-DeRemer has a proven track record of supporting restaurant and foodservice operators and employees. Her voting record showcases her desire to protect the path to restaurant ownership for many prospective entrepreneurs. In addition, her support for Department of Labor apprenticeship programs has been noteworthy. The programs give employees opportunities to learn valuable skills as they pursue careers in the industry. “Her experience as a small business owner and her willingness to listen to all sides of an issue before developing solutions is exactly what we need in the U.S. Department of Labor right now,” continued Brandt. “As hospitality businesses continue to try and make headway in the face of growing inflation, higher wages and benefits, and onerous government regulations, having a champion as Secretary of Labor who understands those challenges and will work to implement solutions is critical.” The Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association is the leading business association for the foodservice and lodging industry in Oregon, which is comprised of over 11,300 foodservice locations and over 2,000 lodging establishments. As of November 2024, the Oregon Employment Department reports that the Leisure and Hospitality workforce totals 201,300 with a total economic impact of over $14 billion in annual sales for Oregon.
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