No matter the way you take a look at it Marty Walsh has performed the Massachusetts political sport properly, and now he’s about to turn out to be a wealthy man.
He was simply one other hack within the Legislature and parlayed his union ties into successful essentially the most highly effective elected place in Boston.
He acquired out of the mayor’s workplace in time to keep away from getting run over by the Wu prepare and used his friendship with Joe Biden to land within the Cabinet.
Now Walsh is getting out of Dodge earlier than Biden is pushed out – utilizing his union background as soon as once more to take a multi-million greenback job in hockey.
Walsh wouldn’t even have the ability to get elected in Boston now, however his instincts have been adequate to bail him out when the going will get robust.
Interesting that Walsh when he was mayor at all times insisted he was not managed by massive labor, however the actuality now could be he’s enriched himself and his profession by means of massive labor.
Poor Marty Meehan should surprise what he did flawed to be caught in a $900,000 a 12 months job operating UMass.
Walsh will reportedly be paid round $3 million as head of the National Hockey League Players’ Association — not unhealthy contemplating he was making about $235,000 as Labor Secretary. It’s a leap that can make even Billy Bulger and Meehan and each different state rep and metropolis councilor within the state jealous.
It’s in Charlie Baker’s league as Baker takes a job operating the NCAA.
The Boston City Council acquired flack giving themselves a 20% pay elevate and Walsh will get no blowback strolling right into a $3 million a 12 months distant job working from his dwelling in Boston.
Walsh little doubt must work and overcome skepticism from NHL gamers who keep in mind Walsh taking part in it cozy with the proprietor of the Boston Bruins when he was mayor.
The former mayor acquired $13,000 in political contributions from Jeremy Jacobs and his household.
Now he’s speculated to do battle with the homeowners as head of the NHLPA?
No extra free Bruins tickets from Jacobs, Marty. You’re on the opposite facet once more — again with the union brothers.
It’s the primary non-political job Walsh can have the place he must produce. But at the very least he gained’t have to indicate as much as the decrepit St. Patrick’s Day breakfast anymore.
Source: www.bostonherald.com”