CWA Statement on Today's Senate Action on Fast Track

Washington, D.C. -- The Communications Workers of America issued this statement on today’s Senate vote on “Fast Track” Trade Promotion Authority: 

CWA commends the 38 Senators who today voted against the motion to proceed on “Fast Track,” or Trade Promotion Authority. Thirty-three Democrats, or 73 percent of the Senate Democratic Caucus, voted no.

The limited discussion just this week in the Senate showed the serious concerns that surround Fast Track and the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Senators should not give away their right to amend a trade deal that has been negotiated in secrecy and is virtually complete.

There is strong opposition in the House to moving forward on Fast Track. Currently, the Democratic opposition in the House is overwhelming, and rejection there remains a real possibility.

Our broad coalition – workers, environmental activists, immigrant rights activists, students, public health and consumer groups and so many others – continues to mobilize against Fast Track and the TPP with millions of Americans demanding to be heard.  

Contact: Candice Johnson, CWA Communications, 202-434-1168, cjohnson@cwa-union.org