U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer continued her swing across the country as part of her “America at Work” listening tour to promote President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, which passed the U.S. Senate today in a huge win for the American people.
Secretary Chavez-DeRemer visited Shafer, a ready-mix concrete supplier in Lansing, Michigan, and Brinkley RV, a manufacturing start-up in Goshen, Indiana, to hear directly from American workers who stand to benefit most from this legislation.
“I continue to be inspired by the American entrepreneurial spirit shown by the hardworking men and women I’ve met on my listening tour,” said Secretary Chavez-DeRemer. “From the concrete crews at Shafer in Michigan to the RV manufacturers at Brinkley in Indiana, these workers are exactly who this Administration is fighting for as we work to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill. President Trump’s historic proposal will deliver the largest tax cut in history for working families, no tax on overtime, and a lower tax burden on small businesses – ensuring they keep more of their hard-earned money to drive America’s economic comeback.”
“It’s an honor to be in America’s heartland, hearing directly from the workers who form the backbone of our economy,” said Deputy Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling. “For the first time in decades, American workers have a President who is fighting to put them first. By passing the One Big Beautiful Bill, we’ll deliver on President Trump’s promise to grow our economy and give hardworking Americans a fair shot at the American Dream.”
Michigan
In Lansing, Secretary Chavez-DeRemer and Deputy Secretary Sonderling were joined by Reps. John James and Tom Barrett for a tour of Shafer’s facilities, where they learned more about the company’s on-the-job training program and saw how concrete crews use cutting-edge technology to ensure precise mixture, consistency, and top-tier quality across all plants. They also toured the quality control room, repair shop, and operations center, offering insight into Shafer’s role in keeping the region’s construction industry strong.
“It was an honor to welcome my friend and U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer to Michigan on her America at Work tour,” said Rep. James. “She confirmed what job creators deserve to hear: President Donald J. Trump is focused on growth, not red tape. In just six months, they’ve cut over 60 labor regulations – nearly twice what they did in Trump’s first term – and working to boost apprenticeships to one million strong! When government’s an ally, not an adversary, American workers lead.”
“Years of overregulation and excessive red tape have crushed businesses in mid-Michigan, discouraged economic growth, and sent the costs of new construction through the roof,” said Rep. Barrett. “Secretary Chavez-DeRemer understands these challenges, which is why I was honored to host her in Lansing to meet with the hard-working team at Shafer and discuss the ways that she and President Trump are jumpstarting job creation across our state. I appreciate her making the trip and look forward to continuing our work together to slash the red tape slowing our economy, cut taxes for hard-working families, and bring high-paying jobs back to our community.”
Indiana
Secretary Chavez-DeRemer concluded her two-week, seven-state swing with a stop at Brinkley RV in Goshen alongside Rep. Rudy Yakym, where they met with workers building fifth wheels and travel trailers for families across America.
“It’s an honor to welcome my friend, Secretary of Labor Chavez-DeRemer, to the Manufacturing Capital of America,” Rep. Yakym said. “Her dedication to strengthening our workforce, fueling job creation, and cutting red tape is exactly what we need to lead the next chapter of American manufacturing. I’m especially grateful to Brinkley RV for hosting us today and showcasing the kind of innovation and excellence that defines Indiana’s Second District.”
Launched in early April, Secretary Chavez-DeRemer’s “America at Work” listening tour is bringing real-world feedback from American workers to policymakers in Washington. Recent stops have included visits to Montana and Louisiana, highlighting how the Trump Administration’s pro-growth agenda will unlock trillions in new investments, strengthen the workforce, and a spark a new era of American economic resurgence.