Andrew Puzder

Andrew Puzder in 2016

Andrew Franklin "Andy" Puzder (July 11, 1950 –) was Donald Trump's planned nominee for United States Secretary of Labor.

Quotes

• With government driving up the cost of labor, it's driving down the number of jobs. You're going to see automation not just in airports and grocery stores, but in restaurants. This is the problem with Bernie Sanders, and Hillary Clinton, and progressives who push very hard to raise the minimum wage. Does it really help if Sally makes $3 more an hour if Suzie has no job? If you're making labor more expensive, and automation less expensive — this is not rocket science. They're always polite, they always upsell, they never take a vacation, they never show up late, there's never a slip-and-fall, or an age, sex, or race discrimination case.
  • Fast-food CEO says he's investing in machines because the government is making it difficult to afford employees (March 16, 2016)

• One can only wonder when the advocates of progressive economics will realize that, despite their best efforts, you cannot regulate your way to economic prosperity.
  • The Harsh Reality Of Regulating Overtime Pay (May 18, 2016)

External links

• Offcial Site