USCIB Congratulates US Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling

Washington, DC, October 1, 2026-The United States Council for International Business (USCIB) congratulates Keith Sonderling on his confirmation as United States Labor Secretary. Prior to this appointment, Sonderling served as the Acting Labor Secretary, as well as Deputy Secretary of Labor.

As the official US Employer Representative to the International Labour Organization, USCIB negotiates directly with governments, including with the US government, to help shape standards that are conducive to US business success globally.

"USCIB welcomes Keith Sonderling as Labor Secretary," said Whitney Baird, President and CEO at USCIB. "USCIB engages closely with the US Department of Labor and we have a long-standing productive relationship with Secretary Sonderling. We look forward to continuing this partnership to champion labor relations globally for both US businesses and workers."

About USCIB 

The United States Council for International Business (USCIB) powers the success of US business across the globe. Our members include US-based companies and professional services firms from every sector of the economy, with operations in every region of the world. As the US affiliate of leading international business organizations including Business at OECD (BIAC), the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), and the International Organisation of Employers (IOE), USCIB advances the US business perspective to policymakers and regulatory authorities worldwide and works to facilitate commerce, support sustainable development, and build trust in multilateral systems. USCIB is also the national guaranteeing and issuing association for ATA Carnets, a unified international customs document that allows for the temporary import and export of various types of goods into a foreign country without paying duties or taxes. Learn more at www.uscib.org.