Today I adjourned the Senate in memory of Kent Douglas Wong, a beloved labor leader, educator, and dear friend. His wife Jai and son Ryan joined us on the Senate Floor.

For nearly three decades, Kent shaped the UCLA Labor Center into a nationally respected hub for working people. He opened nine UC Labor Centers and founded the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance within the AFL-CIO. He mentored thousands of students in social justice and collective action.

Kent understood that the labor movement’s strength depended on embracing those too often excluded, especially undocumented workers and immigrants. He built institutions but always centered people.

Kent Wong Presente!