Have we heard anything about a potential Secretary of Labor?

[rurallib]

I know Labor is a lonely outpost these days. Maybe something has been floated and I have missed it. I have to think that Obama could send a major message by picking a Labor sec who actually believes in Labor and will enforce the laws.
Anybody?

[bigtree]

1. I think Will Pitt floated a name he heard a while ago which sounded encouraging

I expect to see a pro-labor choice. I hope it's not just an equivocation from that.

[Nite Owl]

2. Early on I heard David Bonior

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Bonior

I think he said he doesn't want the job, hope Obama can convince him to take it though.

[JNelson6563]

8. He'd be my first choice.

:toast:

[TahitiNut]

3. The fact that it's not regarded as a part ot the "Economic Team" bodes not well.

I'd feel FAR more comfortable with a more prominent role for the Department of Labor ... as a true ADVOCATE for labor.

[rurallib]

5. I thought that was kind of curious also

seems to me that labor is integral to economics.

[CTyankee]

Good point. We certainly need a real stalwart out there fighting for working people.

Any idea why?:shrug:

[CTyankee]

9. Good point. We certainly need a real stalwart out there fighting for working people.

Any idea why?:shrug:

[ogneopasno]

4. Andy Stern's name was floated, which frankly makes me say "meh."

[rurallib]

6. Is "meh" good or bad? Some labor folk love Stern, some hate him.

[ogneopasno]

7. "Meh" is "not impressed."

[frylock]

10. linda sanchez..

or so i've heard.