American Workers First PAC
American Workers First PAC is a Republican-aligned political action committee designed to elect what it calls a “pro-worker Republican coalition.” The group was formed by former U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer after her resignation from that post in 2026. 1
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Background
American Workers First PAC was formed in July 2026 by former U.S. Representative and second Trump administration U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer. Chavez-DeRemer wrote on her Facebook page announcing the PAC’s launch: “Growing up the daughter of a Teamster, to serving in Congress, and as President Trump‘s Labor Secretary — I lived the American Dream. Now I’m here to help make sure every American achieves theirs. Proud to launch American Workers First PAC.” 2
Issue Stances and Endorsements
According to American Workers First PAC’s website, the group supports “electing candidates who champion the American worker, skilled trades, and labor-friendly economic policies.” 1
According to American Workers First PAC’s Facebook page, the group supports “Management and labor [being] on the same side. That’s the mission behind American Workers First PAC– backing leaders who put skilled trades, fair labor policy, and the American worker at the center of the conversation.” 3
The group’s stated policy priorities are protecting fair wages through existing laws, investing in workforce development and apprenticeships, supporting efficient infrastructure delivery on major federal projects, and advancing American manufacturing, energy, and supply chain security. 1
As of August 2026, the group had not endorsed any candidates. 4 As of August 2026, the group’s Twitter account only follows 10 accounts, mostly affiliated with the second Trump administration and the Teamsters Union. 5
Leadership
The founder of American Workers First PAC is former Republican U.S. Representative and second Trump administration U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer. After being defeated in her reelection bid to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2024, Chavez-DeRemer was appointed to be U.S. Secretary of Labor by then-President-elect Donald Trump. She was confirmed by the U.S. Senate in March 2025. Chavez-DeRemer had rare bipartisan support for her confirmation thanks in large part due to the backing of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. 6
In April 2026, Chavez-DeRemer left the U.S. Department of Labor ostensibly to take a job in the private sector. But numerous allegations of misconduct had begun to surface by January 2026. Among the misconduct allegations were that Chavez-DeRemer, her family, and her aides routinely sent personal messages to young staff members. Among the messages that Chavez-DeRemer and her aides sent to the staffers were requests to “take care” of her family. Other allegations of misconduct against Chavez-DeRemer were that she had sexual relationships with subordinates, drank alcohol on the job, and that she tasked aides to plan official trips for primarily personal reasons. 7
Chavez-DeRemer denied all allegations saying, “The allegations against me, my family, and my team have been peddled by high-ranked deep state actors who have been coordinating with the one-sided news media and continue to undermine President Trump’s mission.” 7
The PAC is housed at Red Curve Solutions, a company that focuses on providing compliance services for PACs, political campaigns, and other groups. Red Curve Solutions senior vice president Jason Young is the treasurer of the PAC. 4 8