President Joe Biden has nominated Julie Su to fill the role of Labor Secretary. Su currently works within the department as the deputy labor secretary.
“Julie Su is a longtime advocate for workers—first in my home state of California, and now as a leader in the Biden-Harris Administration. She understands that the future of our economy depends on building a well-trained and inclusive workforce,” Biden said.
“I look forward to continuing to work with Julie, who will help fulfill our pledge to be the most pro-worker Administration in history as our country’s next Secretary of Labor.”
Su will fill the role once held by Marty Walsh. Hours before President Joe Biden was set to deliver the State of the Union Address, Walsh was reportedly offered a key position within the NHL Players’ Association.
“Marty Walsh is a true champion of America’s workers. Over the past two years, Secretary Walsh and I have traveled the nation to meet with workers at union halls, training centers, and job sites. We have worked together as Chair and Vice-Chair of the White House Task Force on Worker Organizing and Empowerment,” Biden added.
“I have seen Secretary Walsh when the cameras are on, and when they are off. And he is always fighting for the rights and dignity of America’s workers. I am grateful to Marty for his service to our Administration and our country, and for his friendship.”
