Flex Statement | Keith Sonderling Nominated Labor Secretary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 29, 2026

The following statement is for attribution to Flex CEO Kristin Sharp: 

“The Department of Labor plays a key role in building a future-forward, modern economy. Acting Secretary Sonderling brings a wealth of experience in labor law and policy to the role, having served as Acting Secretary of Labor, Deputy Secretary of Labor, Acting and Deputy Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division, and as a Commissioner of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. His deep understanding of the modern workforce, including the importance of independent work, will bring valuable operational expertise and policy insight to the Department.

We appreciate Acting Secretary Sonderling's outstanding leadership at the Department of Labor and the thoughtful, pragmatic approach he has brought to the Department. His knowledge of the modern workforce and the app-based platform industry has already made a meaningful impact. We look forward to continuing to work with Mr. Sonderling, and, upon his confirmation as Secretary, advancing policies that foster innovation, expand economic opportunity, and support the millions of Americans who rely on flexible, independent work.” 

CONTACT:       

media@flexassociation.org

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About Flex: Flex is the voice of the app-based economy, representing America's leading app-based rideshare and delivery platforms and the people who count on them. Our member companies — DoorDash, Grubhub, HopSkipDrive, Instacart, Lyft, Shipt and Uber— help provide access to crucial goods and services to customers safely and efficiently, offer flexible earning opportunities to workers and support economic growth in communities across the country.