Biden labor secretary nominee Julie Su faces Senate battle over support of law meant to make app-based gig firms treat workers as employees.

The article focuses on Julie Su's upcoming confirmation hearing to become the next U.S. Secretary of Labor, following her nomination by President Joe Biden. Despite her previous confirmation as deputy labor secretary, her prospects for confirmation are uncertain due to a lack of public support from several moderate Democrats in the narrowly divided Senate. Su, a civil rights attorney and the daughter of an immigrant, would be the first Asian American to serve at the Cabinet level in the Biden administration. She has faced criticism from business groups regarding her record in California, particularly related to labor laws and unemployment issues during the pandemic, while some Democratic senators express support for her qualifications and past achievements. [Extracted from the article]