Statement by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka on the Massachusetts Senate Special Election

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Statement by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka on the Massachusetts Senate Special Election
January 19, 2010

The American people are justifiably uncertain and fearful in these tough economic times and expressed their frustrations tonight at the lack of action coming from Washington.

Tonight's election should be a sobering reminder to candidates running in 2010. The American people are urgently expecting RESULTS from Washington. If elected officials want the support of working families they need to fight to win legislation on jobs, health care and financial regulation. Americans need champions who will fight for their cause.

Scott Brown's victory as the next Senator from Massachusetts is a giant step backwards for working families. Brown has already promised to be the 41st vote for the Republican party of NO on crucial improvements for working men and women.

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