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Durbin Discusses Supporting Workers With Secretary Of Labor Nominee Marty Walsh

Statement

Date: Feb. 2, 2021
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Employment and Affirmative Action Executive Branch

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today met with Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, President Joe Biden's nominee to be Secretary of Labor. During their Zoom call, Durbin and Walsh discussed the importance of supporting working families -- especially those who are struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic -- and prioritizing policies that will rebuild the middle class and expand economic opportunity to all.

"Mayor Walsh was a former leader of a labor union and he knows what we must do to support American workers amid this unprecedented crisis. I look forward to working with him to make sure we are taking care of hardworking Illinoisans and their families,"said Durbin.


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