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Headline Roundup December 9th, 2016

Andrew Puzder Chosen for Labor

Summary from the AllSides News Team

Andy Puzder, the chief executive of the company that owns the Carl's Jr. and Hardee's chains, is one of the nation’s most effective spokesmen for the rights and privileges of fast-food franchisers. But as a spokesman for the rights of workers, especially the low-wage workers employed in his chains, he doesn’t rank.

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OPINION: Andrew Puzder Is the Wrong Choice for Labor Secretary
OPINION: Andrew Puzder Is the Wrong Choice for Labor Secretary

New York Times (News)

Opinion

Working in fast-food is no picnic. The industry is infamous for grindingly low pay and labor law violations. Yet Andrew Puzder, the chief executive of the company that operates Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s, has been chosen by President-elect Donald Trump as labor secretary.

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5 things to know about Trump's Labor pick
5 things to know about Trump's Labor pick

USA TODAY

News

Trump will nominate Andy Puzder, the vocal CEO of the fast-food company CKE Restaurants, that owns burger chains Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, as his secretary of labor. Puzder has been a strong proponent of rolling back regulations within the restaurant industry, has argued against the Affordable Care Act and raising the federal minimum wage.

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OPINION: Andy Puzder’s Labor To-Do List
OPINION: Andy Puzder’s Labor To-Do List

Wall Street Journal (Opinion)

Opinion

Trump nominates a CEO who puts workers before unions.

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