Democratic Factions Line Up To Lobby for New Labor Secretary

Mr. Walsh played a pivotal role in labor negotiations and advocated for workers’ unionization.

AP/Susan Walsh
Labor Secretary Marty Walsh speaks during a briefing at the White House. AP/Susan Walsh

As President Biden prepares to lose his first cabinet secretary, powerful individuals and advocacy groups are lobbying the White House to choose their hand-picked candidate. Given the declining union membership and Mr. Biden’s avowedly pro-union reelection message, the Secretary of Labor position will be a high-profile spot. 

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