Nomination of Martin Walsh for Secretary of Labor

Mar. 22, 2021

The AFL-CIO supported the confirmation of Boston Mayor Marty Walsh to serve as secretary of the Department of Labor. A LIUNA member who rose to become president of the Boston Building Trades Council, Walsh is the first union member to serve as labor secretary in more than 40 years. As mayor, he was a leader in the fight to raise the state minimum wage to $15 an hour, while at the same time creating 135,000 new jobs. Most importantly, Walsh knows firsthand that collective bargaining is essential to building a stronger economy, combating inequality, beating back COVID-19 and expanding opportunities for women, immigrants and people of color. The Senate confirmed Walsh’s nomination on March 22, 2021.

Legislative Alert

This is Good for working people.

Vote result: Passed

YEAs: 68
NAYs: 29

Legislator Sort descending State Party Vote
Sen. Rick Scott
FL
Republican No
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen
NH
Democrat Yes
Sen. Richard C. Shelby
AL
Republican No
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema
AZ
ID ID Yes
Sen. Tina Smith
MN
Democrat Yes
Sen. Debbie Stabenow
MI
Democrat Yes
Sen. Dan Sullivan
AK
Republican Yes
Sen. Jon Tester
MT
Democrat Yes
Sen. John Thune
SD
Republican No
Sen. Thom Tillis
NC
Republican Yes
Sen. Patrick J. Toomey
PA
Republican Not Voting
Sen. Tommy Tuberville
AL
Republican Yes
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
MD
Democrat Yes
Sen. Mark Warner
VA
Democrat Yes
Sen. Raphael Warnock
GA
Democrat Yes
Sen. Elizabeth Warren
MA
Democrat Yes
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
RI
Democrat Yes
Sen. Roger Wicker
MS
Republican No
Sen. Ron Wyden
OR
Democrat Yes
Sen. Todd Young
IN
Republican No