Patrick Walsh
Where do you live? Boston.
Current company and position? Business Manager Laborers’ Local #223 LiUNA!
First job and what it taught me? My first job was at the age of 15 I worked as a caddy at William Devine Public Golf Course. I was a member of Boston’s Caddy Scholar program and for part of the day we would learn the rules of the game of golf and caddy while the rest of the day we would be in an educational program. I learned hard work through physical labor as well as self-discipline. Golf is the only sport that you can call a penalty on yourself.
How do you embrace your Irish heritage? I embrace my Irish Heritage by educating my children about where our family comes from and the history of Ireland. I recently introduced my son to Gaelic Football and Hurling at the Irish Cultural Center in Canton, MA.
Biography: Patrick J. Walsh became a third generation Construction Craft Laborer when he joined the ranks of Laborers’ Local Union 223, an affiliate of the LIUNA. Because of his dedication and commitment to his fellow Laborers, Pat was elected to the position of Sergeant-at-Arms for Local Union 223, and he held that position for seven years until being elected to the Executive Board. Later that year, he was elected to the position of President of Local Union 223. In 2024 Pat became Business Manager of Local 223. Mr. Walsh also presently serves as a Trustee on the Massachusetts Laborers’ Annuity Fund.
