Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) is planning to seek the Ranking Member post on the Senate HELP Committee in the 120th Congress. He is next in line by seniority, so he should not have a hard time winning support.
What it means for employers: Paul is the lead sponsor of the National Right to Work Act, and he has not backed the PRO Act or the Faster Labor Contracts Act. He is also a frequent critic of public-sector unions and forced union representation.
Expect him to be a forceful voice for the Republican side on labor policy, opposite Sen. Bernie Sanders, who is likely to chair the committee.
