President Biden is looking to appoint Julie Su as the Deputy Labor Secretary to fill the crucial void created by Marty Walsh’s retirement as Labor Secretary. Her history of neglecting to implement the Hollywood Child Protection Act while serving as California’s labor secretary, a choice that jeopardized several child performers and exposed them to predator abuse, has led some politicians to express doubts about her candidacy.
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Su was in charge of making sure businesses in her state obeyed the law and provided a safe workplace during her seven years as the labor commissioner of California. According to a recent Deadline investigation, Commissioner Su failed to ensure that those working with children in Hollywood get special permissions requiring their fingerprints and an FBI background check, procedures that are necessary to safeguard children from possible predators who use fake identities.
SAG-AFTRA took a tough position against noncompliance in the entertainment business in 2018 by publishing a formal statement and referencing Mark Lambert, a former deputy city attorney for Los Angeles. Disregarding license requirements came with harsh penalties, such as fines up to $10,000 and even prison time. Notwithstanding this caution, there was only little progress made toward reaching compliance: 292 permits were given that year under Su’s direction compared to 743 following her departure a year later. This striking difference serves as a reminder for all industry professionals about how crucial it is to continue being properly registered with their union or guild; doing so bears substantial consequences beyond merely financial fines.
Su is in charge of making sure the Labor Department has a capable personnel and an economically sound budget in order to carry out her duties as Secretary of Labor. She serves as the department’s de facto COO. She builds an office environment that is ready to achieve its main labor goals by managing workers at all levels.
