"I'm proud to stand with many of our union members to see how they have revitalized many of our communities."

Cranky News And Views likes the choice for the new Secretary Of Labor, Hilda Solis:

"Thank You Mr. Obama

....for appointing Hilda Solis as our new Secretary of Labor.

She's the daughter of a Teamster shop steward and a member of the United Rubber Workers.

Hilda Solis:

Quote: "When union people get paid good wages, that money stays in the community, it helps to provide a vibrant economy, it helps to also even send their children like me . . . to college and eventually run for office. Wow. Outstanding," she said, speaking out for the Employee Free Choice Act last year. "The unions always get a bad name by certain people in [Congress], but I'll tell you one thing: I'm proud to stand with many of our union members to see how they have revitalized many of our communities."

She sounds excellent.