North Miami-Dade News

Rep. Maria Salazar of Florida's 27th District recently hosted U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer in Miami for the second stop of the America at Work listening tour. This event included interactions with various local stakeholders, such as business owners, developers, longshoremen, and community leaders.

The meetings took place at downtown Miami and PortMiami, where Rep. Salazar and Secretary Chavez-DeRemer discussed enhancing federal government support for a skilled labor force, infrastructure development for business and investment, as well as creating more opportunities for American workers.

“It was great welcoming Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer to Miami. The world is changing, and we need to re-tool our policies to put our workers and our families first,” Rep. Salazar said. She further emphasized Miami as a place to learn about the renewal of the American Dream.

Secretary Chavez-DeRemer expressed positive observations regarding Miami's economic vitality. “Miami is among our nation’s busiest ports and has one of the fastest-growing metro areas. It was great to see that business is booming thanks to President Trump’s efforts to put American Workers First and create a new Golden Age of economic opportunity,” she stated. She also highlighted her visits with workers alongside Congresswoman Salazar and expressed eagerness to continue engaging with the workforce.

The America at Work initiative aims to bridge direct dialogues with workers, union members, contractors, employers, and local leaders to refresh and guide federal labor policies. Furthermore, this tour focuses on engaging with diverse communities, including Hispanic workers, to address their specific needs and priorities.

Economic indicators show progress with 228,000 jobs recently added to construction, transportation, and warehousing sectors, signaling broader economic development.