IL AFL-CIO Statement on the Passing of Governor Jim Edgar

Springfield, IL – Today, Illinois AFL-CIO President Tim Drea released the following statement in response to Governor Jim Edgar’s passing.

“Governor Jim Edgar was a true public servant in every sense of the word. He led Illinois with compassion, integrity and respect for all viewpoints. Although organized labor did not always see eye to eye with the Governor, he always listened and worked to find agreement on both sides of the aisle to support Illinois’ working families.

He was a good man who cared about the future of our state, and we are grateful for his leadership. Governor Edgar will be missed, and our thoughts are with his family as we mourn this tremendous loss.”