Politics Feb 28 Biden to nominate Julie Su as the next U.S. labor secretary By Seung Min Kim, Zeke Miller, Associated Press
World Feb 07 Watch 3:41 News Wrap: China steps up complaints about U.S. shooting down suspected spy balloon In our news wrap Tuesday, China stepped up its complaints about the U.S. shooting down a suspected spy balloon, Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands said they will send at least 100 refurbished Leopard battle tanks to Ukraine's military, and thousands…
Economy Feb 07 Biden task force releases report recommending strengthened labor unions The report argues that a decadeslong drop in union membership has coincided with a rising share of income going to the top 10 percent of earners. By Josh Boak, Associated Press
Politics Sep 08 WATCH: Praising labor, Biden touts his infrastructure plan A day after the national holiday that recognizes labor and labor unions, President Joe Biden praised the movement for its contributions to increasing the prosperity of American workers. By Associated Press
Politics Mar 24 Watch 8:50 Labor Secretary Walsh to prioritize American Rescue Plan, focus on ‘building back better’ President Biden regularly touts the promise of his COVID relief legislation, but there are significant problems in the job market that may not be easily solved as more than 9 million Americans remain out of work, and the unemployment numbers…
Mar 22 WATCH LIVE: Senate resumes hearing to consider nomination of Marty Walsh as secretary of labor By Associated Press Walsh has a long history with labor, he served as president of Laborers Local 223 and, before becoming mayor, headed up the Boston Building Trades — a union umbrella organization. Continue reading
Feb 11 WATCH: Senate committee votes on Biden’s picks to lead education, labor departments By Associated Press The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committee is expected to vote Feb. 11 on Miguel Cardona and Marty Walsh, Biden's nominations for education secretary and labor secretary, respectively. Continue reading
Feb 04 WATCH: Labor Secretary nominee Marty Walsh testifies before Senate committee By Associated Press If the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee approves the Walsh nomination, the full Senate will make a final vote in the coming days. Continue reading
Jul 25 Watch 3:44 Watch Boston Mayor Marty Walsh’s full speech at the 2016 Democratic National Convention By PBS NewsHour Continue watching
Feb 18 Boston mayor to residents: Stop jumping out of windows By Justin Scuiletti Telling people not to jump out of their windows seems like reinforcing common sense, but in snow-ravaged Boston, stir-crazy residents don't seem to be heeding the advice. Continue reading