IBEW International President Lonnie R. Stephenson issued the following statement on the election of Liz Shuler as AFL-CIO President:
“Liz Shuler is the leader the American labor movement needs. As an experienced and dedicated trade unionist, Liz brings both compassion and a fierce commitment to advancing the cause of working people to the job of AFL-CIO President.
“I’ve known Liz a long time, both as an IBEW leader and as a friend. She grew up in an IBEW household, making the decision to become an union activist at an early age. From helping organize her co-workers to leading the fight to beat Enron and efforts to deregulate Oregon’s energy industry, Liz brought a unique energy and determination to this union.
“She gave so much to the IBEW, and for more than a decade, she has brought her skills, experience, and leadership to the national labor movement.