Walsh Role in Union Disputes Still Under Fire as GOP Cries Foul

Republicans plan to keep the spotlight on Labor Secretary Marty Walsh’s participation in collective bargaining fights, arguing it may be a breach of ethics rules that require the government to remain impartial.

Walsh has been at the negotiating table in several high-profile contract fights between companies and the unions representing their workers, more so than any of his modern-day predecessors. Those actions will continue to draw the attention of the new leader of the House committee with oversight of the agency, Republican Rep. Virginia Foxx (N.C.), who says the labor secretary is using his position to benefit unions, a major ...