AFSCME - “A Major, Historic Victory”

Statement of AFSCME President Gerald W. McEntee on the Senate Passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

“More than a year ago, AFSCME called for a plan to create jobs and give aid to state and local governments. Now, thanks to the bold leadership of President Barack Obama and Democrats in Congress, help is on the way. Passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is a major, historic victory for the American people. President Obama and the Democratic majority in Congress are delivering the change we voted for in November. Our members are proud to have played a big role in mobilizing at the grassroots level to get this bill passed. We have taken the first step in putting our country and our economy back on track.”

AFSCME’s 1.6 million members provide the vital services that make America happen. With members in hundreds of different occupations – from nurses to corrections officers, child care providers to sanitation workers – AFSCME advocates for fairness in the workplace, excellence in public services and prosperity and opportunity for all working families.

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American Federation of State, County
and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO
1625 L Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20036-5687
Telephone (202) 429-1145
Fax (202) 429-1120