Tim Newman, Campaigns Assistant, International Labor Rights Forum

By a vote of 80-17, the Senate has finally confirmed President Obama's pick for Secretary of Labor, 
Hilda Solis.  After a long process filled with delays, we finally have new leadership at the Department of Labor.  At a time of crisis for workers, we hope that Solis will usher in a new day for labor rights in the US and globally.  Congratulations to Secretary Solis!

For more on this blog about Solis, check out these posts:

• "Let's get back to work and confirm Hilda Solis," 2/6/09
• "Stop playing politics with the Department of Labor," 1/29/09
• "More thoughts on Sec. of Labor-Designate Hilda Solis," 1/13/09
• "Hilda Solis needs a mandate," 12/19/08