(NPR) Marty Walsh, Boston Mayor With Union Roots, Confirmed As Labor Secretary At Key Time

Marty Walsh, Boston Mayor With Union Roots, Confirmed As Labor Secretary At Key Time



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Marty Walsh, Boston Mayor With Union Roots, Confirmed As Labor Secretary At Key Time






Marty Walsh is seen testifying at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee as part of his nomination to head the Labor Department on Feb. 4 in Washington, D.C. Walsh was confirmed by the Senate as the Labor secretary on Monday.



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Marty Walsh, Boston Mayor With Union Roots, Confirmed As Labor Secretary At Key Time






The former union leader will head the Labor Department at a time when the pandemic has left millions unemployed and raised concerns about workplace safety.