CWA Mourns Death of Senator Edward Kennedy, Hero to America's Working Families

In a media statement, CWA President Larry Cohen expressed the sorrow that CWAers felt on the death of Senator Edward Kennedy.

Throughout a lifetime of public service, Senator Kennedy made improving the lives of working men and women his cause. Health care for all, an end to discrimination, fairness and respect for workers, these were Senator Kennedy's passions, CWA President Larry Cohen said. "He has a special place in the hearts of CWA members," Cohen said.

Cohen met with Kennedy the day before President Obama's inauguration, and said Kennedy was determined to complete two goals -- passage of the Employee Free Choice Act and real health care reform.  "That dream will go on, and we will do so in his name," Cohen pledged.

Every major advance, every step forward for working families came about because of Kennedy's efforts: Medicare and Medicaid, family and medical leave, workers' rights, retirement security, equal rights and fair treatment for women, civil rights for people of color, the list goes on and on. 

"We will extend that legacy when we achieve one of Senator Kennedy's greatest passions, health care for all," Cohen said.