ROC United Statement on Edward M. Kennedy
August 26th, 2009
Today Senator Edward M. Kennedy lost his battle with cancer and our nation lost the best, most vocal and clear-minded champion for a just minimum wage and healthcare reform. Senator Kennedy was unique in his understanding of the struggles of families in the United States to make ends meet with the meager wages at the low-wage jobs that have become the staple of our economy. He was the most dedicated and effective advocate for workers in the nation. Today ROC United lost a dear and passionate friend.
We are hopeful that the partisanship and divisiveness that has become the standard in the U.S. Congress will be put aside to move forward legislation that will fulfill Senator Kennedy’s legacy, minimum wage and health care reform. Let’s remember the sacrifices he and millions of Americans have made to make this country a just and more livable country for all of us.
The greatest tribute we can pay him now is to single-mindedly focus on his dream of a nation in which every person has access to quality affordable health care, and a wage that affords every American a dignified life.
To our friend and hero we bid farewell.