Arlington, Va. – Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning today congratulated former Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer on being confirmed as the next Secretary of Labor.
“On behalf of aerospace and defense industry, the Aerospace Industries Association congratulates former Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer on her confirmation as the Secretary of Labor,” Fanning said. “At the center of the aerospace and defense industry are over 2.2 million Americans employed by our sector. They design, build, and fly the planes that safely carry millions of travelers every year; develop and launch the spacecraft that take us to new frontiers; and create and manufacture the equipment that protects America’s security. These high-paying and high-technology jobs fuel our sector – and America’s economy. We look forward to working alongside Secretary Chavez-DeRemer to maintain and grow our strong domestic workforce.”
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