Cohen Awarded with "A" Grade for Votes Supporting Memphis Families and Workers' Rights

[MEMPHIS, TN] – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) was awarded with an A, the highest grade awarded to any member of Tennessee’s Congressional Delegation, by the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) for his 2013 votes to improve the lives of working Americans and their families. The UFCW’s 2013 Congressional Scorecard rated the votes of Members of Congress on measures regarding workers’ rights, SNAP food stamp benefits, immigrant rights, ending the government shutdown, and reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act, among others.

“It is an honor to be recognized for my efforts to give working Memphians and their families a fair shot at a better life,” said Congressman Cohen. “Workers’ rights must be protected and all Americans who work hard and play by the rules should be able to lead a long and happy life, earn a fair and livable wage, keep a roof over their families’ heads, and put food on their tables.”

The UFCW is made up of more than 1.3 million people working primarily in grocery and retail stores, and in the food processing and meat packing industries. The organization works to improve wages, benefits, and conditions on the jobs while advocating for policies that raise economic standards for its members.