GROTON, Conn. (WFSB) - U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer continued her nationwide “America at Work” tour on Friday.
As part of her swing through all six New England states, Secretary Chavez-DeRemer stopped at Electric Boat in Groton to learn more about its critical role in building and maintaining submarines for the U.S. Navy.
The visit emphasized how federal investments in infrastructure and defense are expected to boost job creation and economic growth in the region.
The secretary praised Electric Boat’s workforce and highlighted how industries like shipbuilding are poised to benefit from what she referred to as a “blue collar boom.”
“The growth that we are going to see over the next several years because of the maritime investment is going to be key for communit