Senate confirms Marty Walsh as Secretary of Labor
By Robin Shea on
Posted in Affirmative Action, Coronavirus, Safety, Wage-Hour

He'll be sworn in tonight.

Yesterday the U.S. Senate voted 68-29 to confirm (former) Boston Mayor Marty Walsh to be Secretary of Labor. Last night, Mr. Walsh resigned as Mayor of Boston.

The Secretary of Labor oversees a number of federal agencies, including the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the Wage and Hour Division.

After he is sworn in this evening, Mr. Walsh will be the first union member in approximately 50 years to be Secretary of Labor. As Mayor of Boston, he was known for being pro-worker but also for gaining the cooperation of employers. Among other priorities, he is expected to push for a $15 minimum wage and shepherd through OSHA the anticipated COVID Emergency Temporary Standard.

For some excellent background on our new Secretary-to-be, you will not want to miss this article by Boston attorneys Ellen Kearns and Laura Moisin.

Tags: Biden Time, Department of Labor, Marty Walsh, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, OFCCP, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, OSHA, Wage and Hour Division

Robin Shea has 30 years' experience in employment litigation, including Title VII and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (including the Amendments Act). 
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