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U.S. Labor Secretary visits Boeing's 3,000-worker Huntsville plant
Lori Chavez-DeRemer tours facility as part of 'America at Work' tour, welcomed by Rep. Dale Strong
Published on Feb. 9, 2026
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U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer visited Boeing's Huntsville operations on Monday as part of the agency's nationwide 'America at Work' tour. U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) welcomed the Trump administration official for the 47th stop in a series focused on hearing directly from American workers, employers, and local officials.
Why it matters
Huntsville has become one of the country's most important hubs for aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing, with Boeing being one of Alabama's largest aerospace employers. The visit from the U.S. Labor Secretary highlights the region's workforce and innovation in these key industries.
The details
During the Huntsville stop, Chavez-DeRemer and Strong toured Boeing's Huntsville operations, where approximately 3,000 employees work supporting programs ranging from missile defense and space exploration to systems engineering, integration, design and fabrication. Boeing has had a presence in Alabama for over 60 years.
- The visit took place on Monday, February 9, 2026.
- The 'America at Work' tour is the 47th stop in the series.
The players
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
The U.S. Secretary of Labor, visiting Huntsville as part of the agency's 'America at Work' tour.
Dale Strong
U.S. Representative for Alabama's 5th congressional district, who welcomed the Labor Secretary to Huntsville.
Boeing
One of Alabama's largest aerospace employers, with a Huntsville operation of approximately 3,000 employees.
What they’re saying
“D.C. bureaucrats shouldn't be telling modern-day business owners and workers what's best for them. As a businesswoman and former mayor, I've always found that getting the best results requires listening first. I'm excited to visit communities across the country to listen, learn, and bring hardworking Americans' feedback to Washington to tell the story of America at Work.”
— Lori Chavez-DeRemer, U.S. Secretary of Labor (256today.com)
“It was a privilege to welcome Trump's Secretary of Labor to Huntsville for her Alabama leg of the 'America at Work' tour to show her how North Alabama's workforce leads the way in aerospace and defense manufacturing. Her tour of Boeing highlighted the talent, innovation, and hard work that define our community. I appreciate the Secretary's commitment to supporting the American workforce.”
— Dale Strong, U.S. Representative (256today.com)
What’s next
The Labor Secretary's visit is part of a nationwide tour, and she is expected to continue visiting other communities and businesses across the country to hear directly from American workers and employers.
The takeaway
The Labor Secretary's visit to Huntsville and Boeing's operations highlights the importance of the region's aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing industries, and the vital role that the local workforce plays in supporting these key sectors of the American economy.
