On Tuesday, February 24, the Senate confirmed Congresswoman Hilda Solis (D-Calif.) to be the new Secretary of Labor under the Obama Administration. Republicans remain concerned about her strong support for the "so-called" Employee Free Choice Act, otherwise known as Card Check (she was a sponsor of the legislation in the 110th Congress).

Now that a new Secretary has been confirmed, AGC expects to quickly see more nominations at the Department of Labor for positions such as Assistant Secretary for Occupational Health and Safety.