WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) voted against confirming Alexander Acosta to serve as the U.S. Secretary of Labor, citing his refusal to commit to defending the overtime rule that would give more than 130,000 Ohioans a raise and his refusal to make addressing the gender pay gap a priority.

Alexander Acosta has provided no proof that he will stand up for Ohio workers,” said Brown. “It’s unacceptable that he’s refused to answer basic questions about whether he’ll defend the overtime rule and address the gender pay gap. President Trump promised to put American workers first and honoring that commitment demands a Labor Secretary who stands ready to raise wages and improve our workplaces. Mr. Acosta falls short.”

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