STATEMENT OF SENATOR EDWARD M. KENNEDY ON THE UAW STRIKE

WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Senator Edward M. Kennedy, Chairman of the SenateHealth, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, released the following statement inresponse to the United Auto Workers Union going on strike. "General Motors should return to the bargaining table as soon as possible. I urge GM tonegotiate in good faith and to recognize the many sacrifices made by its workers andretirees in recent years to help the company." ###