Today Transportation Workers Lost A True Leader, Congressman Jim Oberstar

[Omaha Steve]

http://nhlabornews.com/2014/05/today-transportation-workers-lost-a-true-leader-congressman-jim-oberstar/




WASHINGTON, DC—Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD) President Edward Wytkind issues the following statement in reaction to the passing of Congressman Jim Oberstar:

“The news that our dear friend Jim Oberstar has passed away is shocking and leaves us with a heavy heart.

“For transportation workers, Jim Oberstar was the “Conscience of the House” as he spent a distinguished career as a lawmaker giving them a strong voice inside the corridors of power.

“On the transportation issues that confronted our nation, Jim Oberstar, known to many as Mr. Chairman, was a towering figure. When there was a job to create or save, Jim Oberstar led the charge. As our transportation system deteriorated, Jim Oberstar led every battle to demand action on federal investment initiatives. When policy proposals were offered that undermined transportation workers or threatened their jobs or rights, Jim Oberstar led the opposition. And throughout his career Jim Oberstar always believed that a worker’s clearest path into the middle class was through the power of a strong union and collective bargaining.

FULL story at link.

[snappyturtle]

1. I am truly saddened. He was my Congressman when I lived in MN.

A great representative of the people. RIP.

[Habibi]

2. Mine, too.

Damn.

[Brickbat]

3. He was a strong union man. He was also a huge advocate for bike lanes and paths, walking paths and

safe routes to school. He was a treasure.

[krispos42]

4. K&R n/t

[Cha]

5. K!