President-elect Joe Biden has chosen Boston Mayor Marty Walsh as the next U.S. Secretary of Labor, according to a release from The U.S. Conference of Mayors.
“The nation’s mayors applaud President-elect Biden’s selection of Boston Mayor Marty Walsh as the next Secretary of Labor,” U.S. Conference of Mayors President and Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer said. “As families across the country continue to face extraordinary challenges, Marty’s deep commitment to fighting for workers and the middle class will be critical to meeting this moment in our nation’s history.”
Fischer added that Walsh has served as chair of the Community Development and Housing Committee, the Children, Health and Human Services Committee, as well as the Substance Abuse, Prevention, and Recovery Services Task Force.
“As the country recovers from the devastating impacts of the pandemic, we are confident that Marty’s experience as a mayor will bring a valuable perspective to the department. We look forward to partnering with him on the urgent work that is needed to restore the economy and regain the jobs that have been lost," Fischer said.