On the recordMarch 28, 2022
Madam Speaker, Labor Secretary Marty Walsh needs to remember that he is a Cabinet member, not an activist. His one-sided involvement in active labor disputes is unfair and unprecedented. He is a former union president and the first union member in nearly half a century to lead the Department of Labor. If you believe he can be an impartial arbiter, then I have swampland in New Mexico to sell you. The head of the AFL-CIO herself expressed approval of Walsh's willingness to work ``behind the scenes.'' Walsh's infamous picket line participation with strikers at the Kellogg's factory won't be his last attempt to interfere with labor- management disputes. Politico recently reported Walsh is ``eager to help with others.'' Walsh's pro-union advocacy disqualifies him from acting as an honest broker. He would rather protect his union boss cronies than protect workers and job creators. ____________________
