Statement on the Death of National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 2 member Aundre Cross

Wisconsin AFL-CIO President Stephanie Bloomingdale released the following statement: 

“We are shocked and heartbroken by the on the job murder of our union brother Aundre Cross, a member of the National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 2 who was shot and killed on December 9 while walking his postal route, delivering the mail to serve our communities. We in the Wisconsin union movement extend our deepest condolences to the family of brother Cross and Aundre’s union brothers and sisters and offer our support to each coworker impacted by this violence.

Cross was a beloved husband, father, union member, and coworker who will be deeply missed. Workplace violence is a troubling and growing threat to working families. More must be done to ensure that every working person can come home safely at the end of each shift."