Top Biden labor adviser steps down

White House chief of staff Jeff Zients celebrated Drake's "sharp policy focus, trusted voice, deep relationships, and unwavering commitment to working Americans."

Published: August 8, 2023 3:42pm

The White House has confirmed that a senior Biden administration labor adviser left her post over the weekend.

Celeste Drake, the National Economic Council's labor policy chief, completed her last day on Sunday and will become the International Labor Organization's deputy director-general, The Hill reported.

White House chief of staff Jeff Zients celebrated Drake's "sharp policy focus, trusted voice, deep relationships, and unwavering commitment to working Americans."

While serving in the administration, she helped lead administration efforts on the recent dispute between UPS and the Teamsters. The delivery service and laborers reached a tentative deal in late July.

Ben Whedon is an editor and reporter for Just the News. Follow him on Twitter.

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