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US President's pick for labor secretary may have saved a fast-food chain — but workers question if he's right for the job
Some of Puzder's former employees have protested his nomination and called into question whether he will protect the rights of workers in his new role.
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Ultimately, Puzder's critics say that he is unfit to be Secretary of Labor because he has prioritized CKE Restaurant's profits over workers' well-being. Meanwhile, supporters say that Puzder's ability to grow Carl's Jr. and Hardee's — and therefore create more jobs — is proof of exactly why he should be confirmed for the position.
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"Andy Puzder has firsthand experience saving and creating thousands of jobs, and he has an extensive record of fighting for workers," a spokesperson for Puzder told Business Insider. "As Secretary of Labor, he will be able to apply his business successes in a way that will benefit all Americans – growing wages and creating opportunity."
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