Statement on the Assassination of Minnesota House Speaker Emeritus Melissa Hortman

The following statement is from CWA District 7 Vice President Susie McAllister.

Our members in Minnesota and across our union are mourning the assassination of Minnesota House Speaker Emeritus Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark. We are also hoping for the full recovery of Minnesota Senator John Hoffman and his wife who were seriously wounded by the assassin.

Melissa Hortman fought for Minnesota’s workers and retirees every day. Under her leadership, the Minnesota legislature focused on legislation that made a real difference for working people and our families including paid family and medical leave, stronger protections against employment discrimination, and policies to ensure reliable, high-speed internet service for all Minnesotans, creating good jobs in the process.

Our thoughts are with Representative Hortman’s family, friends and colleagues. Her solidarity and her accomplishments will not be forgotten, and we will continue the fight in her name.

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About CWA District 7: Communications Workers of America District 7 represents working and retired people across Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Our members work in telecommunications, customer service, media, airlines, health care, public service and education, manufacturing, tech, and other fields.