Leo W. Gerard, International President of the United Steelworkers (USW) today issued this statement on the passing of U.S. Sen. Edward Kennedy.

Sen. Edward Kennedy led the fight for the Employee Free Choice Act
and for all legislation benefiting working families.

“The nation and our union’s members have lost a great leader in the U.S. Senate who gave voice as the workers’ champion with a legacy that benefited social and economic justice for all ... more