AAPI Victory Alliance Applauds Labor Secretary Marty Walsh on a Successful Tenure and Looks Forward to the Administration’s Next Appointment

WASHINGTON — This week, news broke that U.S. Department of Labor Secretary, Marty Walsh, is expected to step down from his position with the Biden administration. AAPI Victory Alliance reflects on the achievements of Secretary Walsh and celebrates the many qualified AAPI candidates expected to fill the important role.

AAPI Victory Alliance Chair Dr. Tung Nguyen and and Vice Chair Luisa Blue issued the following statement: 

“As last night’s State of the Union address marks the midpoint of Biden’s first term in office, now is a great time to celebrate the accomplishments of the last two years, and look forward towards 2024, and beyond.” 

“Among the many notable victories of the Biden administration includes Labor Secretary Marty Walsh’s impressive work with labor unions. AAPI Victory Alliance applauds Secretary Walsh on his remarkable allyship of organized labor and his unwavering support to the collective power of workers, particularly immigrant workers.”

“While the Biden Administration has not yet announced their nomination to succeed Secretary Walsh, the field of potential Labor Secretaries includes several qualified AAPIs already in the Administration that the AAPI Victory Alliance will be thrilled to endorse.”

“We applaud the President for continuing to champion progressive values and delivering victories for the American people, and we look forward to the administration nominating a Secretary of Labor with an AAPI background who will continue to build on a legacy of worker rights and of supporting strong and organized labor unions. ”

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